CarVerify

Free Car Check

L332 GBV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,447 mi
Last recorded135,447 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL332 GBV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2010 135,447 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear suspension arm bushes cracking and have slight movment.

Engine oil leaks- Suspect breather fault.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar link rod rubber bushes split but no play in joints

Front sub frame damaged

Rear wiper blade split and wiper arm sticking.

Slight damage to near side steering lock stop.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 131,153 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front anti roll bar link rod, Rubber gaiter split but no play with in bush

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 131,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front anti roll bar link rod, Rubber gaiter split but no play with in bush

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 126,522 miles

Rear screenwash working and wiper split. Various dash lights not working. OS headlight reflector in poor condition.

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 126,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear screenwash working and wiper split. Various dash lights not working. OS headlight reflector in poor condition.

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 120,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 120,703 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 174,360 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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L332 GBV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 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 L332 GBV, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L332 GBV?

You can check the full history of L332 GBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L332 GBV registered?

L332 GBV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L332 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L332 GBV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L332 GBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L332 GBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.