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K151 FAW

1992 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,403 mi
Last recorded160,403 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 FAW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 160,403 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 160,403 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 152,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 152,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 144,843 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 136,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 132,068 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear brake discs heaverly corroded recommend further investigation

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2006 131,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded, recommend further investigation.

service brake effort 52% close to legal limit recommend further investigation.

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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K151 FAW is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K151 FAW, 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 K151 FAW registered?

K151 FAW is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K151 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K151 FAW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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