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K381 APD

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,538 mi
Last recorded171,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK381 APD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 171,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sidewall of nearside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 2 Dec 2010 164,531 miles

Slight blow on exhaust at front

Fail 29 Nov 2010 164,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 153,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front lower swivel joints

Fail 13 Aug 2009 153,441 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both front lower swivel joints

Pass 15 Jan 2008 140,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 134,453 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 126,137 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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K381 APD is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K381 APD, 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 K381 APD registered?

K381 APD is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K381 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K381 APD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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