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BIB 8600

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,277 mi
Last recorded123,277 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 8600
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe bushes worn but not excessively

Temperature gauge not working

Fail 3 Mar 2026 123,274 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Breather pipe missing/broken to inlet manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Subframe bushes worn but not excessively

Temperature gauge not working

Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,945 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Mar 2025 122,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,650 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 122,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing 16+ years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 121,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe to fuel tank clamp heavily corroded ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipe clamp badly corroded. Not leaking fuel. ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 120,907 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipe clamp badly corroded. Not leaking fuel. ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,306 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank filler pipe clamp corroded/start fall apart but not leaking.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,793 miles

Clamp connecting fuel filler neck to fuel tank badly corroded. but not causing any leaks of fumes or fuel.

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 119,793 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Clamp connecting fuel filler neck to fuel tank badly corroded. but not causing any leaks of fumes or fuel.

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 119,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle carrier bushs starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,918 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,799 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lambda warning light on dash

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside head lamp aim on lower limit

Pass 23 Jul 2012 115,530 miles

grease around nearside cv gatier

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2011 113,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both number plates have a honeycomb effect

Pass 12 Jul 2010 111,665 miles

both rear number plates displaying a honey comb effect

Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,224 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 107,400 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 107,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 105,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 97,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 97,460 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 89,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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BIB 8600 is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,810 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 BIB 8600, 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 34 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 BIB 8600 registered?

BIB 8600 is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 May 1992.

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