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PJI 6342

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 6342
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,102 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,096 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,864 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust/corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,289 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,218 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,615 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,289 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,030 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 71,429 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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PJI 6342 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PJI 6342, 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 PJI 6342 registered?

PJI 6342 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is PJI 6342 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJI 6342 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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