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N986 YUJ

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,625 mi
Last recorded175,625 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 YUJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 175,625 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 160,876 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 160,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 141,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 141,850 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 117,845 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2006 117,845 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

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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N986 YUJ is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N986 YUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N986 YUJ registered?

N986 YUJ is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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