1995 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · N172 BYG
1995 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 107,124 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N172 BYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 107,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N172 BYG Mileage History
- 22/06/2023101,721 mi
- 26/06/2023101,787 mi+66 mi
- 17/07/2024104,772 mi+2,985 mi
- 02/03/2026106,806 mi+2,034 mi
- 02/04/2026107,124 mi+318 mi
Average of roughly 1,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N172 BYG 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 1995 Volvo 800 Series (N172 BYG) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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