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KUI 8356

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,893 mi
Last recorded191,893 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 8356
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 191,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corosoin on both front wings,engine timing belt replacement

Pass 14 Nov 2013 188,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine timing belt replacement

Fail 14 Nov 2013 188,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine timing belt replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2012 185,115 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)

Oil leak

engine timing belt replacement

Fail 19 Nov 2012 185,115 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

engine timing belt replacement

Fail 9 Dec 2011 182,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

engine timing belt replacement

Pass 9 Dec 2011 182,167 miles

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

Oil leak

engine timing belt replacement

Fail 24 Nov 2010 178,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine timing belt replacement

Pass 24 Nov 2010 178,729 miles

engine timing belt replacement

Pass 18 Dec 2009 174,400 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 174,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 170,065 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 170,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 166,262 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2006 162,112 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 162,110 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 156,500 miles

front tyres on legal limit but ok at time of test

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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KUI 8356 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 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 KUI 8356, 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 32 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 KUI 8356 registered?

KUI 8356 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is KUI 8356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 8356 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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