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K198 FUA

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,107 mi
Last recorded64,107 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 FUA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,412 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,938 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 56,479 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,986 miles

rear flexy brake hose ferrells corroded bulb out warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,729 miles

rear axel bushes splitting

Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,729 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear axel bushes splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,649 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,469 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 49,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside bonnet catch not latching on

Pass 22 Aug 2005 47,840 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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K198 FUA is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 K198 FUA, 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 K198 FUA registered?

K198 FUA is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is K198 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K198 FUA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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