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N428 NBV

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,809 mi
Last recorded173,809 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 NBV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 173,809 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 173,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 173,489 miles

offside rear tyre is cracked on the sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 170,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 168,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 163,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2009 160,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2009 160,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 157,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 157,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 151,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 147,319 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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N428 NBV is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,378 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 N428 NBV, 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 29 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 N428 NBV registered?

N428 NBV is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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