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K450 PPV

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,909 mi
Last recorded143,909 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 PPV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,909 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel filter corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 19 Mar 2010 143,909 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel filter corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 9 Mar 2009 135,020 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

fuel filter corroded

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 135,020 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

fuel filter corroded

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 127,449 miles

fuel cap seal perrished

plastic sill trims

Fail 3 Apr 2008 127,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

fuel cap seal perrished

plastic sill trims

Pass 27 Mar 2007 122,807 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 116,700 miles

outer plastic sill trims fitted

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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K450 PPV is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc 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 K450 PPV, 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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How do I check the history of K450 PPV?

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What year was K450 PPV registered?

K450 PPV is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K450 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K450 PPV 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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