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P929 PUR

1999 Volvo 800 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,880 mi
Last recorded127,880 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo 800 Series94,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 PUR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 12 Dec 2011 127,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 8 Dec 2010 122,232 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

free play in o/s track rod/steering rack

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

n/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully checked as childseat fitted

o/s headlamp lens cracked, and has slight condensation behind lens

o/s/f lower balljoint boot split

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

rear brake discs slightly corroded at edges

rear number plate delaminating slightly

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 122,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

free play in o/s track rod/steering rack

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

n/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully checked as childseat fitted

o/s headlamp lens cracked, and has slight condensation behind lens

o/s/f lower balljoint boot split

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

rear brake discs slightly corroded at edges

rear number plate delaminating slightly

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 116,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake hose perished and starting to split

n/s/r tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

rear number plate delaminating

unable to fully inspect n/s/f seat/seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 116,124 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake hose perished and starting to split

n/s/r tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

rear number plate delaminating

unable to fully inspect n/s/f seat/seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

unable to fully inspect n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts as childseats fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2008 109,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

unable to fully inspect n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts as childseats fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 104,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f and o/s/f lower balljoint boots split

Pass 14 Dec 2006 100,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s outer c.v. gaiter worn and beginning to split

Fail 27 Oct 2005 93,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 93,751 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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P929 PUR is a 1999 Volvo 800 Series in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 94,116 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 P929 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 27 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 P929 PUR registered?

P929 PUR is a 1999 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is P929 PUR safe to buy?

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