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P946 DJO

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,019 mi
Last recorded144,019 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 DJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 144,019 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 144,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 135,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 135,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 128,326 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 128,326 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 119,894 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 119,894 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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P946 DJO is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,378 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 P946 DJO, 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 29 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 P946 DJO registered?

P946 DJO is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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