1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · N421 LUD
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 149,050 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2435cc
N421 LUD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2012
- 149,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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N421 LUD Mileage History
- 27/06/2006132,340 mi
- 19/12/2007136,003 mi+3,663 mi
- 19/12/2007136,006 mi+3 mi
- 21/11/2008139,601 mi+3,595 mi
- 25/11/2008139,647 mi+46 mi
- 15/09/2009142,204 mi+2,557 mi
- 10/09/2010144,202 mi+1,998 mi
- 15/09/2011146,798 mi+2,596 mi
- 12/09/2012149,050 mi+2,252 mi
- 13/09/2012149,050 mi
Average of roughly 2,689 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
N421 LUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N421 LUD) between June 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2012 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), 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 8 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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