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A10 KGJ

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,222 mi
Last recorded128,222 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KGJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 128,222 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 128,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 120,468 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 120,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A10 KGJ is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A10 KGJ, 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.

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What year was A10 KGJ registered?

A10 KGJ is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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