1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P254 SHR
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 150,209 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/07/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,209 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
P254 SHR Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2009
- 150,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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P254 SHR Mileage History
- 22/08/2006112,864 mi
- 29/08/2006122,977 mi+10,113 mi
- 16/08/2007127,284 mi+4,307 mi
- 28/08/2008138,679 mi+11,395 mi
- 28/08/2009150,209 mi+11,530 mi
- 01/09/2009150,209 mi
Average of roughly 12,334 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P254 SHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P254 SHR) between August 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2009 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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