1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.0L Petrol · N989 WKJ
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 131,735 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N989 WKJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2016
- 131,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N989 WKJ 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 (N989 WKJ) between February 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play also rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
N989 WKJ Mileage History
- 09/02/2006102,744 mi
- 09/02/2006102,744 mi
- 19/01/2007105,481 mi+2,737 mi
- 19/01/2007105,481 mi
- 16/01/2008109,017 mi+3,536 mi
- 17/01/2008109,017 mi
- 02/02/2009112,613 mi+3,596 mi
- 03/02/2009112,615 mi+2 mi
- 11/01/2010116,022 mi+3,407 mi
- 11/01/2010116,022 mi
- 10/01/2011118,716 mi+2,694 mi
- 13/01/2011118,716 mi
- 16/01/2012121,541 mi+2,825 mi
- 21/01/2012121,575 mi+34 mi
- 14/01/2013124,298 mi+2,723 mi
- 06/01/2014127,064 mi+2,766 mi
- 22/10/2014128,504 mi+1,440 mi
- 22/10/2014128,507 mi+3 mi
- 26/09/2015129,984 mi+1,477 mi
- 28/09/2016131,735 mi+1,751 mi
- 29/09/2016131,735 mi
Average of roughly 2,725 miles per year across 21 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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