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P102 FNU

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,341 mi
Last recorded150,341 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 FNU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 150,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroded.

both headlamp beam patterns weak.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 150,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s headlamp beam pattern weak.

n/s/f flexi brake pipe in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 150,528 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 150,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp lhd masks ineffective, remove for uk road use.

service lamp on. traction control lamp on. rectify asap.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 150,341 miles

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

horn switch in poor condition.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 150,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

horn switch in poor condition.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 145,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f indicator lamp slighly insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2010 145,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f indicator lamp slighly insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2009 139,274 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 139,274 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 131,990 miles

Oil leak

both outter cv boots starting to perish

slight cut in n/s/r tyre outter side wall

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Fail 18 Jan 2008 131,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both outter cv boots starting to perish

slight cut in n/s/r tyre outter side wall

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,295 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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P102 FNU is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P102 FNU, 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 P102 FNU registered?

P102 FNU is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is P102 FNU safe to buy?

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