1994 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · M131 BGP
1994 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1994. Recorded mileage 141,176 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2319cc
M131 BGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 141,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M131 BGP Mileage History
- 12/04/2024147,176 mi
- 12/04/2024147,185 mi+9 mi
- 10/04/2025141,176 mi-6,009 mi
- 10/04/2025141,176 mi
- 04/04/2026141,176 mi
Average of roughly -3,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M131 BGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volvo 800 Series (M131 BGP) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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