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P420 LRV

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,604 mi
Last recorded144,604 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 LRV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 144,604 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,655 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 134,655 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 130,083 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 130,083 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 121,099 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 121,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,691 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 118,691 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,987 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 112,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,737 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 107,737 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 103,496 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 103,496 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,572 miles

O/S/R Bumpstop broken.

rear shockabsorber dustcovers split and perished.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,754 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted no allowing full inspection of sills.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 88,748 miles

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.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,525 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 83,489 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 77,811 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 77,811 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 71,783 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 71,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 64,577 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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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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What year was P420 LRV registered?

P420 LRV is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P420 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 LRV shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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