MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper joint (2.4.G.2)
Reverse lamps not working
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper joint (2.4.G.2)
Reverse lamps not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
high level stop lamp not working
reverse lamps not working
reverse lamps inoperative
reverse lamps inoperative
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
reverse lamps inoperative
reverse lamps inoperative
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P116 DWL is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P116 DWL, 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 P116 DWL registered?
P116 DWL is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P116 DWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P116 DWL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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