1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · N533 BNU
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07/06/1996. Recorded mileage 169,681 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2319cc
N533 BNU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2024
- 169,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N533 BNU Mileage History
- 27/05/2005106,173 mi
- 04/06/2005106,412 mi+239 mi
- 05/06/2006112,439 mi+6,027 mi
- 01/06/2007115,665 mi+3,226 mi
- 11/06/2008120,654 mi+4,989 mi
- 01/06/2009128,316 mi+7,662 mi
- 16/06/2010132,612 mi+4,296 mi
- 15/06/2011143,408 mi+10,796 mi
- 14/06/2012145,634 mi+2,226 mi
- 24/06/2013147,460 mi+1,826 mi
- 04/07/2014149,801 mi+2,341 mi
- 04/07/2014149,801 mi
- 07/07/2015151,668 mi+1,867 mi
- 09/07/2016154,046 mi+2,378 mi
- 12/07/2017157,630 mi+3,584 mi
- 12/07/2018163,328 mi+5,698 mi
- 16/07/2019165,223 mi+1,895 mi
- 06/05/2021167,704 mi+2,481 mi
- 20/10/2023167,958 mi+254 mi
- 01/11/2023167,978 mi+20 mi
- 13/11/2024169,681 mi+1,703 mi
Average of roughly 3,263 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
N533 BNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N533 BNU) between May 2005 and November 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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