MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,604 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy Catalytic converter baffles (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy Catalytic converter baffles (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has started wearing low slightly on inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has started wearing low slightly on inner and outer edges
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front front (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer exhaust pipe (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has started wearing low slightly on inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has started wearing low slightly on inner and outer edges
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front front (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer exhaust pipe (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp shields fitted both sides lights just ok on main beam
Offside Front Auxiliary belt in poor condition TIMING BELT ALSO DUE
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure fuel line rubber hose jubilee clip rusty (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp shields fitted both sides lights just ok on main beam
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lambda warning is on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
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)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lambda warning is on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
LAMBDA LIGHT ON
NO. PLATE LIGHTS BECOMING DIM
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
LAMBDA LIGHT ON
NO. PLATE LIGHTS BECOMING DIM
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
O/S/R Bumpstop broken.
rear shockabsorber dustcovers split and perished.
Oil leak
Plastic sill covers fitted no allowing full inspection of sills.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Plastic sill covers fitted no allowing full inspection of sills.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
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P420 LRV is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 P420 LRV, 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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P420 LRV is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 January 1997.
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