1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · N455 HOY
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 09/07/1996. Recorded mileage 147,449 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2435cc
N455 HOY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 147,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N455 HOY Mileage History
- 27/02/2006123,004 mi
- 20/02/2007125,788 mi+2,784 mi
- 26/02/2008129,054 mi+3,266 mi
- 26/02/2008129,056 mi+2 mi
- 02/03/2009132,386 mi+3,330 mi
- 24/02/2010140,378 mi+7,992 mi
- 03/03/2011147,300 mi+6,922 mi
- 17/03/2012147,449 mi+149 mi
- 20/03/2012147,452 mi+3 mi
- 26/02/2013147,449 mi-3 mi
- 03/04/2014147,449 mi
- 03/04/2014147,453 mi+4 mi
- 09/03/2015147,449 mi-4 mi
- 09/03/2015147,453 mi+4 mi
- 08/04/2016147,449 mi-4 mi
- 20/04/2016147,449 mi
- 27/03/2017147,449 mi
- 12/04/2018147,449 mi
- 12/04/2018147,449 mi
- 20/03/2019147,449 mi
- 20/03/2019147,449 mi
- 25/06/2020147,449 mi
- 21/06/2021147,449 mi
- 26/05/2022147,449 mi
- 05/06/2023147,449 mi
- 30/05/2024147,449 mi
Average of roughly 1,339 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N455 HOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N455 HOY) between February 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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