MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
rear brake disc rusty
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
rear brake disc rusty
rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of both rear seat belt
Oil leak
o/s/f abs wire chaffing on a/roll link
rear brake disc grooved and corroded
Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
o/s/f abs wire chaffing on a/roll link
rear brake disc grooved and corroded
OFFSIDE BRAKE DISC CORRODED CANNOT SEE PADS
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY DIRTY AND MUDDY
Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
OFFSIDE BRAKE DISC CORRODED CANNOT SEE PADS
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY DIRTY AND MUDDY
both front tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing unevenly
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M971 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 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 M971 SUD, 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 32 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 M971 SUD registered?
M971 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.
Is M971 SUD safe to buy?
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