1984 Volvo 265 2.8L Petrol · A488 DAP
1984 Volvo 265 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 12/01/1984. Recorded mileage 92,850 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 265
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 2849cc
A488 DAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 92,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A488 DAP Mileage History
- 23/09/202192,539 mi
- 05/01/202392,668 mi+129 mi
- 24/01/202492,825 mi+157 mi
- 03/04/202492,850 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 123 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A488 DAP 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 1984 Volvo 265 (A488 DAP) between September 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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