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P790 PMJ

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,972 mi
Last recorded178,972 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 PMJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 178,972 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 178,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 178,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 178,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 160,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 160,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 149,127 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 149,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 133,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,416 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,625 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 117,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front nearside and offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 113,884 miles

rear number plate flaking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,895 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

offside front tyre tread worn on the edges

Fail 26 Jun 2009 105,895 miles

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

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

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

offside front tyre tread worn on the edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,592 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 97,592 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,337 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 88,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 88,773 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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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P790 PMJ is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 P790 PMJ, 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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P790 PMJ is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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