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P917 PUR

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,806 mi
Last recorded184,806 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 PUR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 184,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody has surface rust.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 176,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 167,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 157,952 miles

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 147,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 136,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 128,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 120,837 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 115,418 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 115,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 110,452 miles

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

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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P917 PUR is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P917 PUR, 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 P917 PUR registered?

P917 PUR is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is P917 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P917 PUR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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