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P106 FNU

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,717 mi
Last recorded201,717 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 FNU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 201,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 197,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 191,382 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 184,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 184,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 178,042 miles

Nearside dip headlamp working intermittently

Offside rear secondary sidelamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2009 168,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 168,895 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 161,414 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 161,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 150,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 126,384 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 126,384 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P106 FNU is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P106 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 P106 FNU registered?

P106 FNU is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P106 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 FNU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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