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J640 EBE

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 EBE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 101,803 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Repeater damages

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,677 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,523 miles

Offside Rear brake tight to turn, ok on RBT. suspect brake/s starting to seize up slightly?

Rear tyres cracking

wiper blades splitting @ ends

Fail 4 Aug 2016 76,523 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake tight to turn, ok on RBT. suspect brake/s starting to seize up slightly?

Rear tyres cracking

wiper blades splitting @ ends

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,012 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 76,012 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 Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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 Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s front running lamp not working.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 57,240 miles

EML on.

N/S/F tyre has had a punture repair which is close to side wall.

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

O/S/R brake dragging slightly.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,225 miles

Front wipers slightly poor

Osr brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,575 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,301 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 50,577 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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J640 EBE is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J640 EBE, 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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J640 EBE is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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