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PIL 7975

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,681 mi
Last recorded175,681 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 7975
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 175,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre cut on wall / wearing on edgers

Fail 24 Nov 2011 175,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre cut on wall / wearing on edgers

Pass 6 Oct 2010 169,652 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 1 Oct 2010 169,640 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 163,381 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 157,922 miles

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

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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PIL 7975 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 134,982 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 PIL 7975, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PIL 7975 registered?

PIL 7975 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is PIL 7975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 7975 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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