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K140 PDX

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,264 mi
Last recorded172,264 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 PDX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 172,264 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 172,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 160,802 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 20 Oct 2008 160,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blowing

n/s rear tyre sidewall puncture

Pass 26 Oct 2007 151,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2007 151,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2006 144,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 143,842 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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K140 PDX is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K140 PDX, 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 K140 PDX registered?

K140 PDX is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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