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J353 VEP

1992 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,010 mi
Last recorded186,010 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 VEP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 186,010 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 186,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 185,882 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 185,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 185,702 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 3 Jul 2017 185,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Jul 2016 184,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 184,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 183,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 182,011 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 182,011 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 180,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 178,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 176,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 171,906 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 171,906 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 167,662 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 167,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 161,607 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 154,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 154,780 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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J353 VEP is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J353 VEP, 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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J353 VEP is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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