MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,941 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside rear seat belt clasp broken
o/s/f and o/s/r tyre wearing low
rear centre seat belt faulty
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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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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