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P552 TVG

1998 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

190,654 mi
Last recorded190,654 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo 800 Series126,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 TVG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 190,654 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 190,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 186,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 180,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 171,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 165,020 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2018 164,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 153,526 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 144,758 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 144,758 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 130,648 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,542 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 122,509 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 120,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 118,274 miles

high level stop lamp not working - not known if connected

Pass 2 Sep 2010 115,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all four brake disc rusty

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Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all four brake disc rusty

service indecator on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 108,531 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 108,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 106,297 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 100,069 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 100,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 94,257 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,149 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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P552 TVG is a 1998 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 126,703 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 P552 TVG, 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 28 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 P552 TVG registered?

P552 TVG is a 1998 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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