1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P341 VFV
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 178,495 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P341 VFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2008
- 178,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P341 VFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P341 VFV) between October 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
P341 VFV Mileage History
- 24/10/2006160,879 mi
- 24/10/2006160,879 mi
- 07/09/2007169,247 mi+8,368 mi
- 15/10/2008178,495 mi+9,248 mi
Average of roughly 8,911 miles per year across 4 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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