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P242 YGH

2000 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,579 mi
Last recorded215,579 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo 800 Series129,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 YGH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 215,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 210,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 210,235 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 202,154 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 191,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 191,298 miles

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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P242 YGH is a 2000 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 129,547 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 P242 YGH, 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 26 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P242 YGH registered?

P242 YGH is a 2000 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is P242 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 YGH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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