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K850 LUY

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 LUY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 159,890 miles

advise play os sterring rack

Fail 11 Feb 2014 159,815 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

advise play os sterring rack

Pass 21 Feb 2013 148,955 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 148,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 136,720 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 127,000 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 126,909 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracks at outer wall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 118,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 108,670 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 108,530 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear suspension arm (n/s + o/s) front bush deterating. However, no movement @ bush.

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 28 Feb 2008 97,303 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 94,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 88,968 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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K850 LUY is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

K850 LUY is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K850 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K850 LUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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