CarVerify

Free Car Check

L413 MTW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,390 mi
Last recorded160,390 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above 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

RegistrationL413 MTW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 160,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass broken

offside dip beam reflecter deteriorating reducing light output

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 13 Jun 2012 160,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass broken

offside dip beam reflecter deteriorating reducing light output

offside number plate light dim needs cleaning

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 8 Jun 2011 150,052 miles

Nearside door mirror glass is broken.

Nearside front flexible hose is sytarting to deteriorate.

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

Offside number plate light is dim.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Fail 18 May 2010 139,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlight lens is slightly opaque reducing light output

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination

Pass 18 May 2010 139,783 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlight lens is slightly opaque reducing light output

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination

Pass 26 May 2009 128,951 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Fail 12 May 2009 128,923 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 6 May 2008 116,252 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 116,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 113,870 miles

adv slight lift in lower ball joints †adv exhaust system slight corrosion †adv n/s mirror cracked †adv slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2006 111,353 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 111,353 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

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

L413 MTW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L413 MTW, 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 L413 MTW?

You can check the full history of L413 MTW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L413 MTW registered?

L413 MTW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L413 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L413 MTW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L413 MTW 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 L413 MTW. 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.