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K855 PRT

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,117 mi
Last recorded144,117 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK855 PRT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 144,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 144,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 141,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 140,399 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 140,399 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 138,749 miles

rear screen damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2010 138,718 miles

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

rear screen damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2009 136,349 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 3 Oct 2009 136,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 134,380 miles

Disc,s all round have slight corrosion on surface

Tyres all round close to replacment

Fail 18 Oct 2008 134,380 miles

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

Disc,s all round have slight corrosion on surface

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyres all round close to replacment

Pass 8 Sep 2007 129,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 125,714 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 125,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 122,995 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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K855 PRT is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K855 PRT, 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 K855 PRT registered?

K855 PRT is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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