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P418 RBH

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,726 mi
Last recorded197,726 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 RBH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 197,726 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 197,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 183,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 166,361 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 166,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 147,860 miles

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2006 147,860 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 131,352 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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P418 RBH is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P418 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.

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What year was P418 RBH registered?

P418 RBH is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P418 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 RBH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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