MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak header tank ()
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
water leak from expansion tank
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
water leak from expansion tank
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
oil and coolant leaks
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
oil leak from engine
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked badly on side walls advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked badly on side walls advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine smokey
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine smokey
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre stop light inop
free play in o/s steering tie bar
rear brakes juddering slightly
slight noise from c,v joint
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre stop light inop
free play in o/s steering tie bar
rear brakes juddering slightly
slight noise from c,v joint
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak on engine
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak on engine
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
n/s headlamp lense damaged
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s headlamp lense damaged
n/s headlamp lense damaged image just passable
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
n/s headlamp lense damaged image just passable
n/s head light damaged
n/s head light damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
L683 BDG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 L683 BDG, 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 L683 BDG?
You can check the full history of L683 BDG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L683 BDG registered?
L683 BDG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 July 1994.
Is L683 BDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L683 BDG shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L683 BDG 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 L683 BDG. 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.