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K740 FLS

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,554 mi
Last recorded174,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 FLS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 174,554 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 174,553 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2008 143,068 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 143,068 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 137,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 131,857 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 131,813 miles

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

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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K740 FLS is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K740 FLS, 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 K740 FLS registered?

K740 FLS is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 October 1992.

Is K740 FLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K740 FLS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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