1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · N537 LMR
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 162,009 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N537 LMR Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2012
- 162,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N537 LMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N537 LMR) between May 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
N537 LMR Mileage History
- 16/05/2006155,419 mi
- 18/05/2007159,187 mi+3,768 mi
- 23/05/2008160,060 mi+873 mi
- 06/06/2008160,060 mi
- 05/06/2009160,722 mi+662 mi
- 25/06/2010161,794 mi+1,072 mi
- 01/07/2011162,009 mi+215 mi
- 03/07/2012162,009 mi
- 16/07/2012162,009 mi
Average of roughly 1,068 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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