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K608 PLP

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,138 mi
Last recorded211,138 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 PLP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 211,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 201,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 194,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 194,210 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 185,784 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 185,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 May 2007 180,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2007 180,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 173,593 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 173,457 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre tread depths low

offside rearbrake hose ferrule end deteriorating

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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K608 PLP is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K608 PLP, 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 K608 PLP registered?

K608 PLP is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 27 October 1992.

Is K608 PLP safe to buy?

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