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L410 BGV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,529 mi
Last recorded244,529 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL410 BGV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 244,529 miles

front brake hoses starting to crack and perrish

front registration plate starting to fade

Pass 23 Oct 2009 234,354 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 234,354 miles

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

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

engine smoking(blue smoke)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 226,037 miles

rear lights fogged over

Pass 19 Feb 2008 217,933 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 217,831 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 203,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 203,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 189,366 miles

evidence front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arches but not when tested

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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L410 BGV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L410 BGV, 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

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What year was L410 BGV registered?

L410 BGV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L410 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L410 BGV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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