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L98 GNK

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,440 mi
Last recorded139,440 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 GNK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 139,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

air bag and service lights on

offside front inner plastic wing insecure

plastic cover sills fitted

rear no. plate poor condition and front cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2008 139,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

air bag and service lights on

offside front inner plastic wing insecure

plastic cover sills fitted

rear no. plate poor condition and front cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2007 134,899 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 134,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 126,775 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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L98 GNK is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L98 GNK, 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 L98 GNK registered?

L98 GNK is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L98 GNK safe to buy?

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