1995 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · N796 BCE
1995 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20/09/1995. Recorded mileage 170,915 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2319cc
N796 BCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 170,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N796 BCE Mileage History
- 04/04/2024170,492 mi
- 09/04/2025170,786 mi+294 mi
- 10/04/2025170,786 mi
- 29/04/2026170,914 mi+128 mi
- 01/05/2026170,915 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N796 BCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volvo 800 Series (N796 BCE) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings tie rod (2.1.3”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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