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PSL 9Y

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,295 mi
Last recorded164,295 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSL 9Y
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 164,295 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 164,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 159,797 miles

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

n/s handbrake performance

Pass 7 Nov 2011 156,379 miles

front brake hoses perished

offside front roll bar link slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low

steering rack slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2010 152,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 152,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 145,461 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 145,461 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 142,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 139,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 137,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

W/SCREEN WASHER VALVE LEAKING

Pass 31 Oct 2006 137,765 miles

W/SCREEN WASHER VALVE LEAKING

Pass 2 Nov 2005 134,241 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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PSL 9Y is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PSL 9Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PSL 9Y?

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What year was PSL 9Y registered?

PSL 9Y is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 August 1993.

Is PSL 9Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSL 9Y 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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