CarVerify

Free Car Check

M976 BGO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,192 mi
Last recorded59,192 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationM976 BGO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,192 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,545 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,185 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 51,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,767 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,042 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 46,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,512 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 41,511 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side front anti roll bar link rubber covers split †

near side front tyre worn on outer edges

off side front anti roll bar link rubber covers split †

off side front hub carrier covered in corrosion

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

M976 BGO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M976 BGO, 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 M976 BGO?

You can check the full history of M976 BGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M976 BGO registered?

M976 BGO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 November 1994.

Is M976 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M976 BGO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M976 BGO 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 M976 BGO. 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.