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P118 PVW

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,950 mi
Last recorded147,950 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 PVW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 147,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust starting to rust

nearside rear chassis rusting

offside front door check strap broken

offside raer tyre perishing and small cuts in tread

oil leak on engine

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2012 147,950 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust starting to rust

nearside rear chassis rusting

offside front door check strap broken

offside raer tyre perishing and small cuts in tread

oil leak on engine

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2011 146,653 miles

exhaust rusting

nearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split

nearside rear chassis rusting

offside front door check strap broken

rear axle front bushes starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak on engine

surface rust on front and rear discs

Fail 27 Oct 2011 146,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusting

nearside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split

nearside rear chassis rusting

offside front door check strap broken

rear axle front bushes starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak on engine

surface rust on front and rear discs

Pass 12 Aug 2010 142,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 138,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 135,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 135,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 130,487 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 130,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 119,436 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 119,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P118 PVW is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Grey 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 P118 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P118 PVW?

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What year was P118 PVW registered?

P118 PVW is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P118 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 PVW 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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