1995 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · M854 SGU
1995 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 May 1995. Recorded mileage 123,178 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M854 SGU Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 123,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M854 SGU Mileage History
- 21/04/2006100,915 mi
- 18/04/2007106,926 mi+6,011 mi
- 15/04/2008109,615 mi+2,689 mi
- 16/04/2009113,568 mi+3,953 mi
- 13/04/2010116,237 mi+2,669 mi
- 13/04/2011118,925 mi+2,688 mi
- 18/04/2011118,975 mi+50 mi
- 16/04/2012120,176 mi+1,201 mi
- 16/04/20120 mi-120,176 mi
- 21/08/2014121,243 mi+121,243 mi
- 21/08/2014121,243 mi
- 08/08/2015123,176 mi+1,933 mi
- 11/08/2015123,176 mi
- 10/08/2016123,176 mi
- 10/08/2016123,176 mi
- 17/08/2017123,176 mi
- 17/08/2017123,176 mi
- 14/08/2018123,176 mi
- 14/08/2018123,176 mi
- 19/08/2019123,176 mi
- 19/08/2019123,176 mi
- 19/08/2020123,176 mi
- 26/08/2020123,176 mi
- 25/08/2021123,176 mi
- 25/08/2022123,176 mi
- 11/08/2023123,176 mi
- 11/08/2023123,176 mi
- 21/08/2024123,176 mi
- 20/08/2025123,178 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/2026123,178 mi
Average of roughly 1,094 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M854 SGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volvo 800 Series (M854 SGU) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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