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M828 BGK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,278 mi
Last recorded94,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 BGK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,278 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 94,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bush mounting frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bush mounting frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small lump on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear most exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2023 91,635 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 89,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,090 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,756 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 85,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,716 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,898 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 76,898 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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,173 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,936 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 68,938 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 67,473 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 67,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,952 miles

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.

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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M828 BGK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M828 BGK, 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 M828 BGK registered?

M828 BGK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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