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JCZ 3073

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,476 mi
Last recorded187,476 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 3073
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 187,476 miles

o/s/ front door check strap insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2014 187,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/ front door check strap insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2013 187,476 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 187,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2012 185,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 185,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 173,848 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cut on outer side wall but not exposiong cord

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in steering rack knuckles

surface corrosion to tow bar mount

Fail 30 Jun 2011 173,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cut on outer side wall but not exposiong cord

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in steering rack knuckles

surface corrosion to tow bar mount

Fail 2 Jun 2011 173,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 161,220 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 161,201 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 157,408 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 157,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 154,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 154,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 152,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 147,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2005 134,956 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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JCZ 3073 is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,378 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCZ 3073, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCZ 3073 registered?

JCZ 3073 is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is JCZ 3073 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCZ 3073 shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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