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K388 BUJ

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,472 mi
Last recorded160,472 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 BUJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 160,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

drivers outer door handle stiff

headlamp patterns cloudy

nearside front door check strap insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2008 160,472 miles

drivers outer door handle stiff

headlamp patterns cloudy

nearside front door check strap insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2007 149,192 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link upper and lower dust boots split

Fail 10 Jul 2007 149,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front anti roll bar drop link dust boots split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 141,679 miles

corrosion to both fuel tank support straps. not considered to be excessive

corrosion to both rear flexible brake hose metal ferrulls. not considered to be excessive

headlamp reflective backings faded but not seriously affecting light output or beam pattern

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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K388 BUJ is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K388 BUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K388 BUJ?

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What year was K388 BUJ registered?

K388 BUJ is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 October 1992.

Is K388 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K388 BUJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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