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RIW 1916

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,790 mi
Last recorded150,790 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 1916
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 150,790 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 150,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 149,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 141,629 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 125,823 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 111,251 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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RIW 1916 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RIW 1916, 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 RIW 1916 registered?

RIW 1916 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is RIW 1916 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 1916 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIW 1916 have outstanding finance?

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