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P48 RUR

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,575 mi
Last recorded163,575 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 RUR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 163,575 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 163,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 149,772 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 149,589 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 137,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 137,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 115,154 miles

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

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2006 101,208 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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P48 RUR is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P48 RUR, 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 P48 RUR registered?

P48 RUR is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P48 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 RUR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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