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P114 BTT

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,470 mi
Last recorded15,470 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 BTT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 154,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

horn bracket loose

Fail 8 Apr 2010 149,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

horn bracket loose

Fail 5 Jan 2010 149,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside doors slightly damaged

under body slightly damaged

windows tinted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 148,875 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 148,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 145,780 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 142,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 135,785 miles

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

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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P114 BTT is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P114 BTT, 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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P114 BTT is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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