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M648 KEL

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,632 mi
Last recorded224,632 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM648 KEL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 224,632 miles

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

Slight damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 224,632 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 209,634 miles

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

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

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

Suspect heater matrix leaking.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 209,634 miles

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

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

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

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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M648 KEL is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 134,982 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 M648 KEL, 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 33 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 M648 KEL registered?

M648 KEL is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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