1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.5L Diesel · P960 DRG
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 176,651 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2461cc
P960 DRG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2010
- 176,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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P960 DRG Mileage History
- 24/11/2005122,818 mi
- 29/11/2006136,623 mi+13,805 mi
- 30/11/2007149,149 mi+12,526 mi
- 26/11/2008160,823 mi+11,674 mi
- 27/11/2008160,823 mi
- 16/02/2010176,651 mi+15,828 mi
Average of roughly 12,724 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P960 DRG 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 (P960 DRG) between November 2005 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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