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K525 XEC

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,302 mi
Last recorded160,302 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 XEC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 160,302 miles

osf sidelight/indicater lens missing †osf anti roll bar link mounting bush worn †tyres worn on edges †exhaust in very poor condition †brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2007 160,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake discs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust in very poor condition

osf anti roll bar mounting worn

osf sidelight/indicater lens missing

tyres worn on edges

abs starts working as soon as driven then works fine but warning lamp illuminates

Pass 25 Jul 2006 153,719 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 153,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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K525 XEC is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K525 XEC, 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

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What year was K525 XEC registered?

K525 XEC is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K525 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K525 XEC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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