1995 Volvo 800 Series 2.5L Petrol · M711 DCV
1995 Volvo 800 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 148,885 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M711 DCV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2015
- 148,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M711 DCV Mileage History
- 27/04/2006124,891 mi
- 18/04/2007132,535 mi+7,644 mi
- 07/04/2008140,916 mi+8,381 mi
- 07/04/2008140,920 mi+4 mi
- 01/05/2009144,143 mi+3,223 mi
- 01/05/2009144,144 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2010145,534 mi+1,390 mi
- 29/07/2010145,536 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/2011146,463 mi+927 mi
- 26/07/2012148,582 mi+2,119 mi
- 30/05/2015148,885 mi+303 mi
Average of roughly 2,640 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
M711 DCV 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 (M711 DCV) between April 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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