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P119 DWL

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,683 mi
Last recorded136,683 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 DWL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 136,683 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 136,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 124,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 118,711 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 118,640 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 110,819 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 110,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 94,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 94,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P119 DWL is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P119 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 P119 DWL registered?

P119 DWL is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P119 DWL safe to buy?

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