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K94 TRY

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,279 mi
Last recorded206,279 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK94 TRY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 206,279 miles

Advise: drivers seat belt not smooth in operation whilst being pulled out.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 206,279 miles

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

Advise: drivers seat belt not smooth in operation whilst being pulled out.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 201,464 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 201,464 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 192,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 183,038 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 182,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 167,810 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 167,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 150,129 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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K94 TRY is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K94 TRY, 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 K94 TRY registered?

K94 TRY is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K94 TRY safe to buy?

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