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K712 KWV

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,940 mi
Last recorded199,940 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK712 KWV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 199,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear axle bushes starting too split

Fail 5 Mar 2009 187,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

drivers outer door handle sticking

slight play in front antiroll bar inner bushes

stone chips on w/screen

Pass 5 Mar 2009 187,963 miles

drivers outer door handle sticking

slight play in front antiroll bar inner bushes

stone chips on w/screen

Pass 4 Mar 2008 178,119 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 178,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both front inner antiroll bar bushes worn slightly

o/s/f door handle sticking

Pass 6 Mar 2007 165,722 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 165,722 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front b/pads on min

n/s/f tyre only 2mm

slight play in front antiroll bar inner bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2006 154,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K712 KWV is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K712 KWV, 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 K712 KWV registered?

K712 KWV is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K712 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K712 KWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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