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L160 NJO

1998 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

298,703 mi
Last recorded298,703 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo 800 Series126,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 NJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 298,703 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 298,703 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 298,703 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 298,702 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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L160 NJO is a 1998 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 126,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L160 NJO, 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 28 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 L160 NJO registered?

L160 NJO is a 1998 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is L160 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L160 NJO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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