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K100 VSC

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 VSC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,294 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,266 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,170 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 89,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perrished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,868 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewalls perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,868 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 21 May 2014 87,509 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,280 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,069 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall perrished

Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,069 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall perrished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,445 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidwall

Pass 10 Apr 2010 85,822 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,280 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 84,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,594 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 83,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,023 miles

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

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

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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K100 VSC is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K100 VSC, 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 K100 VSC registered?

K100 VSC is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K100 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K100 VSC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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