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WIW 1875

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 1875
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 123,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 123,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 119,649 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 119,634 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WIW 1875 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WIW 1875, 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 WIW 1875?

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What year was WIW 1875 registered?

WIW 1875 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is WIW 1875 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 1875 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WIW 1875 have outstanding finance?

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