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J36 VRW

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,279 mi
Last recorded128,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 VRW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 128,279 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket loose

some wear/play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2009 128,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket loose

some wear/play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2008 124,397 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f disc back plate corroded and loose

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section loose

Fail 10 Jun 2008 124,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f disc back plate corroded and loose

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section loose

Fail 15 Jun 2007 120,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

alternator belt adjuster worn and noisy

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on handbrake

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 15 Jun 2007 120,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt adjuster worn and noisy

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on handbrake

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 12 Jun 2006 116,725 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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J36 VRW is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J36 VRW, 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 J36 VRW registered?

J36 VRW is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 June 1992.

Is J36 VRW safe to buy?

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