MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
nearside rear tyre side wall perished slightly, no cord visable
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.
rear exhaust mount broken but secured with wire.
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear tyre side wall slight perishing.
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
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L166 HNM is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 133,777 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 L166 HNM, 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 55 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 L166 HNM registered?
L166 HNM is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is L166 HNM safe to buy?
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