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P738 SBX

2000 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,248 mi
Last recorded141,248 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo 800 Series129,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 SBX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 141,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 141,248 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 141,248 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently secondary latch mechanism corroded (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 141,248 miles

temp beam benders fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 141,248 miles

European headlamps fitted with tape to overt beam image

Pass 4 Jul 2015 141,248 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2015 141,248 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 141,248 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 141,256 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 141,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 141,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 141,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 141,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 141,248 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 141,248 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 141,248 miles

advise n/s front and n/s rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Jul 2007 141,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 141,248 miles

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

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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P738 SBX is a 2000 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 129,547 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 P738 SBX, 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 26 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P738 SBX registered?

P738 SBX is a 2000 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 August 2000.

Is P738 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P738 SBX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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