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K786 ANM

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,221 mi
Last recorded156,221 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK786 ANM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 156,221 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr tyre perished

slight smell of petrol

Fail 1 Dec 2008 156,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr one of bulbs n/w

osr tyre perished

slight smell of petrol

Pass 30 Nov 2007 147,497 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 147,490 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 138,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 138,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 128,966 miles

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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K786 ANM is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 134,982 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 K786 ANM, 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 33 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 K786 ANM registered?

K786 ANM is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K786 ANM safe to buy?

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