1993 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · L120 DPE
1993 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 193,239 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L120 DPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 193,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L120 DPE Mileage History
- 06/10/2021193,293 mi
- 07/10/2022193,239 mi-54 mi
- 07/10/2022193,239 mi
- 06/10/2023193,239 mi
- 06/10/2023193,239 mi
Average of roughly -27 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L120 DPE 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 1993 Volvo 800 Series (L120 DPE) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 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: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
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