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K681 ODM

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,760 mi
Last recorded196,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK681 ODM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 196,760 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 196,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 189,297 miles

Oil leak

near side inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 28 May 2010 189,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

near side inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 20 May 2009 176,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

odd size tyres on front and rear axle

Pass 8 May 2008 160,548 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 160,521 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 146,063 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 146,063 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 136,033 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 136,033 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 125,079 miles

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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K681 ODM is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K681 ODM, 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

How do I check the history of K681 ODM?

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What year was K681 ODM registered?

K681 ODM is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K681 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K681 ODM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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