MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R646 YKL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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