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L82 BGV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

331,985 mi
Last recorded331,985 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 BGV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 331,985 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 330,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 328,445 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE INNER SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 327,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 325,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small cracks developing in both rear tyretread

Pass 27 Nov 2020 323,103 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 321,446 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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L82 BGV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L82 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 L82 BGV registered?

L82 BGV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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