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L799 JNK

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL799 JNK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,031 miles

Front numberplate damaged

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted

Nearside wingmirror damaged

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Play in nearside and offside front inner anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,031 miles

Front numberplate damaged

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted

Nearside wingmirror damaged

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Play in nearside and offside front inner anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,102 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

top stabilzer mounting worn (cracked)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,956 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 61,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 58,917 miles

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

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

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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L799 JNK is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L799 JNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L799 JNK registered?

L799 JNK is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L799 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L799 JNK shows 8 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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