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N871 EVV

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,941 mi
Last recorded178,941 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 EVV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 178,941 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 178,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2012 178,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 174,851 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear seat belt clasp broken

Pass 19 Feb 2010 172,375 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear centre seat belt faulty

Fail 3 Feb 2010 172,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 165,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 166,503 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 166,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 140,824 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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N871 EVV is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N871 EVV, 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 N871 EVV registered?

N871 EVV is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is N871 EVV safe to buy?

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