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L166 HNM

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,279 mi
Last recorded196,279 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 HNM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 196,279 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 196,265 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 185,989 miles

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.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 185,982 miles

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.

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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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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