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K898 OHU

1993 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,845 mi
Last recorded147,845 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 OHU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2011 147,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 143,976 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 139,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 134,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 131,660 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 128,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K898 OHU is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K898 OHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K898 OHU registered?

K898 OHU is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 June 1993.

Is K898 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K898 OHU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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