1995 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · N257 EBW
1995 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 24/08/1995. Recorded mileage 225,252 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2435cc
N257 EBW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2022
- 225,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N257 EBW Mileage History
- 20/10/2021223,230 mi
- 17/10/2022225,252 mi+2,022 mi
Average of roughly 2,040 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N257 EBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volvo 800 Series (N257 EBW) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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