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K603 EJB

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,417 mi
Last recorded177,417 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK603 EJB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 177,417 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 177,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

battery is insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 177,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s r outer bulb not working

Fail 29 Sep 2009 177,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s r outer bulb not working

Pass 14 Aug 2008 175,701 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 175,698 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror insecure

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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K603 EJB is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K603 EJB, 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 K603 EJB registered?

K603 EJB is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K603 EJB safe to buy?

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