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K99 SCW

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,532 mi
Last recorded160,532 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 SCW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 160,532 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filler pipe clamp badly corroded

Offside rear chassis corroded (not prescribed area)

Pass 12 Feb 2018 160,532 miles

Fuel filler pipe clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 160,532 miles

Fuel tank/ filler pipe joint clamp deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 160,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank/ filler pipe joint clamp deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 160,532 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

excessive oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 160,532 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

excessive oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 160,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 160,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 160,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 160,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 159,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 148,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 135,022 miles

exhaust emissions test only just passed

fuel filter insecure

vehicle is very dirty making inspection difficult close to a refusal to test being issued

Pass 16 Feb 2010 123,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 113,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 101,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock dust covers poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,520 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 89,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,598 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 79,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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K99 SCW is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K99 SCW, 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.

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What year was K99 SCW registered?

K99 SCW is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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