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K685 EWY

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,112 mi
Last recorded51,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 EWY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,569 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,664 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 48,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,187 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,851 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 46,851 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,256 miles

Top engine stabalizer bracket bolt missing.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,176 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,176 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 42,609 miles

Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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K685 EWY is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K685 EWY, 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 K685 EWY registered?

K685 EWY is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K685 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K685 EWY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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