1995 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · M497 YRN
1995 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 167,698 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M497 YRN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 167,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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M497 YRN Mileage History
- 21/07/2006142,624 mi
- 29/07/2006142,773 mi+149 mi
- 04/02/2008155,929 mi+13,156 mi
- 06/02/2008155,931 mi+2 mi
- 08/11/2014165,790 mi+9,859 mi
- 03/09/2016166,810 mi+1,020 mi
- 14/04/2018167,265 mi+455 mi
- 20/04/2019167,286 mi+21 mi
- 24/10/2020167,276 mi-10 mi
- 30/10/2020167,281 mi+5 mi
- 11/06/2026167,698 mi+417 mi
Average of roughly 1,261 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M497 YRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volvo 800 Series (M497 YRN) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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