1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · N398 GLE

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N398 GLE) between November 2005 and September 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 19 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 75 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 Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.