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K823 RPV

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,956 mi
Last recorded158,956 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 RPV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 158,956 miles

Front fog lights insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f door stay needs attention

Pass 24 Jun 2011 153,941 miles

Slight signs of rubbing on full lock on splash guards

Fail 24 Jun 2011 153,941 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight signs of rubbing on full lock on splash guards

Pass 22 Jun 2010 148,715 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 148,715 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 144,492 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack offside knuckle joint

Surface corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2008 144,070 miles

Offside rear door does not open from outside

Rear middle seat belt does not return

Some play in steering rack

Surface corrosion to all power steering pipes

Surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jun 2008 144,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear door does not open from outside

Rear middle seat belt does not return

Some play in steering rack

Surface corrosion to all power steering pipes

Surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 143,613 miles

ABS unit under bonnet rusty

Both rear coil springs rusty

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Power steering pipes rusty

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 142,972 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 142,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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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K823 RPV is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K823 RPV, 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 K823 RPV registered?

K823 RPV is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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