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M216 URD

2003 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,056 mi
Last recorded261,056 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 URD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 261,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 260,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 233,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 208,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 179,455 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 179,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 160,369 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

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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M216 URD is a 2003 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M216 URD, 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 23 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M216 URD registered?

M216 URD is a 2003 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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