1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · N640 ARX
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30/05/1996. Recorded mileage 146,116 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,116 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
N640 ARX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 146,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N640 ARX Mileage History
- 26/10/2023146,116 mi
- 18/10/2024146,116 mi
- 23/10/2024146,116 mi
- 14/10/2025146,116 mi
- 21/10/2025146,116 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N640 ARX 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 (N640 ARX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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