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K684 KNW

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,891 mi
Last recorded140,891 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK684 KNW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 140,891 miles

big oil leak

both front brake flexis perished

cv joints noisey

drivers door corroded

exhaust rubbers spliting

front discs worn

n/s head light cracked +detirateing

n/s/f road wheel distorted

plastic side sills fitted

rear seat belts not tested due to load

stearing slightly rough

whashers poor

Fail 27 Oct 2008 140,891 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

big oil leak

both front brake flexis perished

cv joints noisey

drivers door corroded

exhaust rubbers spliting

front discs worn

n/s head light cracked +detirateing

n/s/f road wheel distorted

plastic side sills fitted

rear seat belts not tested due to load

stearing slightly rough

whashers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2007 128,617 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 128,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise gear box oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 117,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2006 117,099 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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K684 KNW 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 K684 KNW, 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 K684 KNW registered?

K684 KNW is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 November 1992.

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