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K132 UPV

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,549 mi
Last recorded193,549 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK132 UPV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 193,549 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox mounting bracket adrift

o/s headlight lense is cracked

o/s/f indicator lense is cracked

rear brake pads 2000 miles approx

Fail 30 Jul 2009 193,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox mounting bracket adrift

o/s headlight lense is cracked

o/s/f indicator lense is cracked

rear brake pads 2000 miles approx

Pass 11 Jul 2008 178,511 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 178,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 169,512 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 159,361 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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K132 UPV is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K132 UPV, 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 K132 UPV registered?

K132 UPV is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is K132 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K132 UPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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