1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · N328 FTW
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 69,234 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2015.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jan 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N328 FTW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2014
- 69,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N328 FTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N328 FTW) between May 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
N328 FTW Mileage History
- 31/05/200652,744 mi
- 24/05/200755,574 mi+2,830 mi
- 10/06/200858,409 mi+2,835 mi
- 13/06/200858,409 mi
- 10/06/200960,635 mi+2,226 mi
- 02/06/201062,652 mi+2,017 mi
- 03/06/201164,827 mi+2,175 mi
- 30/05/201266,920 mi+2,093 mi
- 31/05/201266,920 mi
- 31/05/201368,335 mi+1,415 mi
- 28/05/201469,234 mi+899 mi
- 30/05/201469,234 mi
Average of roughly 2,062 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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