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P386 RBH

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 RBH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 131,219 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 131,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 120,120 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 120,119 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 109,512 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 109,447 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P386 RBH is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 133,777 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 P386 RBH, 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 55 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 P386 RBH?

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What year was P386 RBH registered?

P386 RBH is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P386 RBH safe to buy?

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