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P102 LYC

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

130,846 mi
Last recorded130,846 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 LYC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 130,846 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear CORROSION TO REAR AXLE MOUNT

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

Pass 10 May 2024 130,482 miles

Front FRONT WIPERS ARMS STARTING TO STICK

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,033 miles

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

REVERSE LAMPS INOP

Fail 19 Oct 2022 130,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

REVERSE LAMPS INOP

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,373 miles

Nearside Front Wing has a tape repair

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 121,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wing has a tape repair

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wing has tape repair

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,514 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Feul pipe securing to tank severely corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded /Taped over

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 108,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 107,362 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In all locations (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,362 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All locations (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2017 107,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,239 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,863 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,862 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,907 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,907 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,598 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 88,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,785 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,569 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,063 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,390 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 LYC is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P102 LYC, 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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P102 LYC is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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