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K749 BJA

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 BJA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded+weak

steering stiff but ok

Fail 27 Nov 2012 91,399 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded+weak

steering stiff but ok

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,399 miles

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

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

both door mirrors loose

Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,399 miles

both door mirrors loose

Fail 6 Dec 2010 91,399 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both door mirrors loose

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,400 miles

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

both door mirrors loose

Fail 17 Dec 2008 91,399 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both door mirrors loose o/s is worst

Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,399 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both door mirrors loose o/s is worst

Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

drivers door mirror loose

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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K749 BJA is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K749 BJA, 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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K749 BJA is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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