1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · N231 HHG
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 149,566 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N231 HHG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2021
- 149,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N231 HHG Mileage History
- 26/04/2006121,830 mi
- 26/04/2007126,144 mi+4,314 mi
- 24/04/2008128,010 mi+1,866 mi
- 29/04/2009131,511 mi+3,501 mi
- 21/04/2010133,073 mi+1,562 mi
- 20/04/2011136,267 mi+3,194 mi
- 20/04/2011136,267 mi
- 25/04/2012138,093 mi+1,826 mi
- 25/04/2012138,093 mi
- 22/04/2013140,970 mi+2,877 mi
- 22/04/2013140,970 mi
- 30/04/2014143,583 mi+2,613 mi
- 02/05/2014143,583 mi
- 28/04/2015146,263 mi+2,680 mi
- 29/04/2015146,269 mi+6 mi
- 28/04/2016147,030 mi+761 mi
- 28/04/2016147,034 mi+4 mi
- 26/04/2017147,036 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/2018147,036 mi
- 30/04/2019147,030 mi-6 mi
- 09/05/2019147,042 mi+12 mi
- 15/12/2020148,282 mi+1,240 mi
- 29/11/2021149,566 mi+1,284 mi
Average of roughly 1,778 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N231 HHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N231 HHG) between April 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Speedometer clearly inoperative on dash (7.8 (b) (ii))”.
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