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K850 BMX

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Maroon Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,446 mi
Last recorded109,446 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 BMX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 109,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,446 miles

Coolant leak ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 109,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2022 109,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,446 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,446 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2012 107,495 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 107,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear brake binding

rear brake disc coroded

Pass 5 May 2011 94,792 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 85,599 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 85,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Nov 2008 74,584 miles

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

Rear tyres crazed

Pass 15 Sep 2007 71,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 68,621 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 68,621 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K850 BMX is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Maroon with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K850 BMX, 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 K850 BMX registered?

K850 BMX is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K850 BMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K850 BMX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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