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N8 RND

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,584 mi
Last recorded173,584 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 RND
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 173,584 miles

Side skirts fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 173,584 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 173,584 miles

Both front upper top mounts have slight play

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 173,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 173,584 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Rough when rotated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Rough when rotated (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 173,584 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 166,057 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 160,403 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 156,073 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 151,987 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 142,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 140,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 135,750 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 126,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 123,448 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 123,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop fallen off

rear exhaust bracket broken

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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N8 RND is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N8 RND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N8 RND?

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What year was N8 RND registered?

N8 RND is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is N8 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 RND shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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