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R646 YKL

1998 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,089 mi
Last recorded232,089 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo 800 Series126,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 YKL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 232,089 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 232,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate broken

nearside front A.B.S ring broken

Pass 27 Jun 2006 227,331 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 227,331 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front headlamp chipped not affecting beam pattern

offside rear alloy wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 May 2005 220,344 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 220,344 miles

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

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

front number plate loose

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear alloy wheel rim damaged

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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R646 YKL is a 1998 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 126,703 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 R646 YKL, 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 28 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 R646 YKL registered?

R646 YKL is a 1998 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R646 YKL safe to buy?

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