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K439 SKE

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,122 mi
Last recorded117,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK439 SKE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 117,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f light lense missing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 114,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 107,973 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 107,973 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,255 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 104,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre cracked on side wall

offside rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,710 miles

slight cracking to side wall nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2007 98,422 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 95,084 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 95,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K439 SKE is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K439 SKE, 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 K439 SKE registered?

K439 SKE is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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