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J973 KEJ

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,260 mi
Last recorded165,260 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 KEJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 165,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

sills not checked due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Aug 2006 164,596 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 162,476 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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J973 KEJ is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,810 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 J973 KEJ, 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 34 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 J973 KEJ registered?

J973 KEJ is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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