1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P461 BPJ
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 114,855 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P461 BPJ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 114,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P461 BPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P461 BPJ) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
P461 BPJ Mileage History
- 12/01/200679,564 mi
- 10/01/200783,050 mi+3,486 mi
- 11/01/200783,050 mi
- 18/01/200887,638 mi+4,588 mi
- 25/01/200887,638 mi
- 26/01/200990,811 mi+3,173 mi
- 26/01/200990,811 mi
- 11/01/201092,489 mi+1,678 mi
- 14/01/201092,495 mi+6 mi
- 12/01/201193,526 mi+1,031 mi
- 06/01/201294,168 mi+642 mi
- 06/01/201294,168 mi
- 18/01/201395,232 mi+1,064 mi
- 10/01/201495,998 mi+766 mi
- 21/01/201596,998 mi+1,000 mi
- 14/01/201697,499 mi+501 mi
- 14/01/201697,451 mi-48 mi
- 09/01/201797,499 mi+48 mi
- 10/01/201797,499 mi
- 08/01/201897,499 mi
- 08/01/201897,499 mi
- 07/01/201997,499 mi
- 07/01/202097,499 mi
- 09/01/202097,499 mi
- 14/01/202197,609 mi+110 mi
- 17/01/202298,300 mi+691 mi
- 18/01/202398,950 mi+650 mi
- 19/07/202499,193 mi+243 mi
- 30/06/2025102,072 mi+2,879 mi
- 30/06/2025102,072 mi
- 19/06/2026114,855 mi+12,783 mi
Average of roughly 1,727 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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