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L714 BGV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,845 mi
Last recorded47,845 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 BGV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 47,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 44,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 40,885 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,365 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 39,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,681 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,038 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,994 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,259 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,485 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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L714 BGV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L714 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.

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What year was L714 BGV registered?

L714 BGV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L714 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L714 BGV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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