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K820 SKO

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK820 SKO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 134,600 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 134,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 129,708 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 129,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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K820 SKO is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K820 SKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K820 SKO?

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What year was K820 SKO registered?

K820 SKO is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 December 1992.

Is K820 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K820 SKO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K820 SKO have outstanding finance?

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