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N965 EBH

1971 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,491 mi
Last recorded171,491 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 EBH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 171,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

outer sills not checked due plastic trims.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 171,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

outer sills not checked due plastic trims.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 166,857 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall,

Offside rear brake binding

Fail 25 Feb 2011 166,766 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall,

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 25 Feb 2010 162,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 162,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 159,487 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 159,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 155,526 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 155,526 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 143,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 143,739 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 137,588 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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N965 EBH is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 133,777 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 N965 EBH, 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 55 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N965 EBH is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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