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J30 RAG

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,954 mi
Last recorded142,954 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 RAG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 142,954 miles

crack in o/s front abs ring

rear fuel pipe to tank clamp corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 137,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 131,134 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 131,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 124,031 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 124,031 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 118,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 106,667 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 101,801 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,116 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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J30 RAG is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J30 RAG, 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 J30 RAG registered?

J30 RAG is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is J30 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 RAG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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