1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P391 AUD
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 16/12/1996. Recorded mileage 152,598 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,598 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
P391 AUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
- 152,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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P391 AUD Mileage History
- 05/01/2023152,598 mi
- 03/01/2024152,598 mi
- 06/01/2024152,598 mi
- 07/01/2025152,598 mi
- 13/01/2025152,598 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P391 AUD 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 (P391 AUD) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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