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P110 OEW

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

233,738 mi
Last recorded233,738 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 OEW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 233,738 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 233,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 225,178 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc pitted/scored but not affecting brake readings but would advise replacing

sideskirts fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2010 225,178 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED ADVISE REPLACING WITH PADS

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

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 212,606 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 212,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 199,958 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 199,958 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 192,228 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 179,010 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 166,319 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 166,319 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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P110 OEW is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P110 OEW, 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 P110 OEW registered?

P110 OEW is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P110 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P110 OEW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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