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N449 HVX

2000 Volvo 800 Series

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

193,199 mi
Last recorded193,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo 800 Series129,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 HVX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 193,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 181,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 167,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 153,014 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 153,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 144,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,604 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 139,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 138,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 138,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 134,642 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 Apr 2012 134,642 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 129,547 miles

exhaust blow at manifold/turbo/downpipe area

horn sound should be louder

slight play o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 13 Apr 2011 129,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust blow at manifold/turbo/downpipe area

horn sound should be louder

slight play o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 28 Apr 2010 125,103 miles

n/s/r outer side light inop

horn not sounding correctly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 116,353 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 116,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2008 107,980 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 107,545 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,957 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 99,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

s/r/s light on †front tyres wearing on edges †o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 90,517 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N449 HVX is a 2000 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2000 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 129,547 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 N449 HVX, 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 26 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N449 HVX registered?

N449 HVX is a 2000 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is N449 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N449 HVX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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