1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · N815 BHP
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 212,982 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N815 BHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2024
- 212,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N815 BHP 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 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N815 BHP) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability strut to hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
N815 BHP Mileage History
- 23/11/2021204,417 mi
- 25/11/2022207,646 mi+3,229 mi
- 25/11/2022207,646 mi
- 21/11/2023211,079 mi+3,433 mi
- 29/11/2024212,982 mi+1,903 mi
Average of roughly 2,839 miles per year across 5 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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