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K141 FAU

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,583 mi
Last recorded111,583 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK141 FAU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 111,583 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 111,506 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner tread

rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2010 164,771 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,200 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 98,200 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 70,348 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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K141 FAU is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K141 FAU, 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 K141 FAU registered?

K141 FAU is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K141 FAU safe to buy?

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