1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · N131 BRR
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 161,279 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2319cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
N131 BRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 161,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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N131 BRR Mileage History
- 13/02/2023151,346 mi
- 21/02/2023151,370 mi+24 mi
- 18/03/2024158,280 mi+6,910 mi
- 26/03/2024158,301 mi+21 mi
- 12/05/2025161,279 mi+2,978 mi
Average of roughly 4,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N131 BRR 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 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N131 BRR) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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