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M683 WPP

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,870 mi
Last recorded160,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM683 WPP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 160,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center exhaust fouling heat sheild

offside headlamp cracked

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 153,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front antiroll bar link boots split

Fail 9 Jun 2009 153,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front antiroll bar link boots split

Pass 16 May 2008 139,997 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 May 2008 139,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 127,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,781 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front no plate damaged

advise n/s/r o/s/r & o/s/f tyres wearing low

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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M683 WPP is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M683 WPP, 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 M683 WPP registered?

M683 WPP is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M683 WPP safe to buy?

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