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N928 HOW

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,031 mi
Last recorded73,031 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN928 HOW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,031 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2010 73,031 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,766 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,561 miles

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Fail 5 Mar 2008 63,561 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,822 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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N928 HOW is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N928 HOW, 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 N928 HOW registered?

N928 HOW is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N928 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N928 HOW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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