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1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P235 JAV

P235 JAV

1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 11/11/1996. Recorded mileage 176,659 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2435cc

P235 JAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
  • 176,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P235 JAV Mileage History

  1. 27/05/2022167,142 mi
  2. 27/05/2022167,142 mi
  3. 21/04/2023170,576 mi+3,434 mi
  4. 19/04/2024173,167 mi+2,591 mi
  5. 15/04/2025176,659 mi+3,492 mi

Average of roughly 3,297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P235 JAV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (P235 JAV) between May 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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