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P106 WKG

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 WKG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,699 miles

cracking to o/s/f shocker top mounting and rear subframe bushes

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nail stuck under o/s/r coil spring

perishing to n/s/f brake hose - recommend replace

perishing to o/s/f brake hose

slight o/s/f steering rack play

some rear brake inbalance / judder - close to mot limit

splitting to engine stabiliser mount

Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

cracking to o/s/f shocker top mounting and rear subframe bushes

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nail stuck under o/s/r coil spring

perishing to n/s/f brake hose - recommend replace

perishing to o/s/f brake hose

slight o/s/f steering rack play

some rear brake inbalance / judder - close to mot limit

splitting to engine stabiliser mount

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,152 miles

front brake inbalance - on mot limit

n/s/f tyre worn/going bold inner edge

perishing to front brake hoses

perishing to rear sub frame bushes

Fail 21 May 2013 84,911 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread + worn inner edge - close to mot limit - recommend replace

perishing to front brake hoses

perishing to rear sub frame bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,952 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f headlamp cracked

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

perishing to front brake hoses

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight delaminating to rear number plate

slight rear brake judder

some separating to front wishbone inner bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2012 80,731 miles

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/f headlamp cracked

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

perishing to front brake hoses

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight delaminating to rear number plate

slight rear brake judder

some separating to front wishbone inner bushes

Fail 17 Jun 2011 73,553 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp chipped

n/s/f beam pattern getting weak

perishing to fornt brake hoses + drive shaft boots

screen washer poor

slight separating front wishbones inner bushes

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,553 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp chipped

n/s/f beam pattern getting weak

perishing to fornt brake hoses + drive shaft boots

screen washer poor

slight separating front wishbones inner bushes

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,399 miles

both front wishbones buishes starting to seperate

front discs worn and front pads getting low

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

slight steering rack/rod play

some damage to front registration plate

some judder rear footbrakes

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,978 miles

nearside front wishbone bushes seperating

offside wishbone front bush starting to seperate

some handbrake travel

some wear front discs

very slight steering rack play

Fail 11 Jun 2008 40,283 miles

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

some front wishbones inner bushes separating slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,283 miles

some front wishbones inner bushes separating slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,304 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 37,304 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,612 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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P106 WKG is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P106 WKG, 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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P106 WKG is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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