1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · N994 FSR
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 153,016 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N994 FSR Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2013
- 153,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N994 FSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N994 FSR) between July 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2013 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: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
N994 FSR Mileage History
- 07/07/200690,798 mi
- 12/07/200690,818 mi+20 mi
- 16/07/200793,950 mi+3,132 mi
- 17/07/200793,950 mi
- 11/07/2008105,847 mi+11,897 mi
- 21/07/2009120,721 mi+14,874 mi
- 21/07/2009120,721 mi
- 30/08/2010135,459 mi+14,738 mi
- 02/09/2010135,478 mi+19 mi
- 25/08/2011143,216 mi+7,738 mi
- 01/09/2011143,226 mi+10 mi
- 03/09/2012148,891 mi+5,665 mi
- 05/09/2012148,895 mi+4 mi
- 19/08/2013153,016 mi+4,121 mi
- 19/08/2013153,016 mi
Average of roughly 8,741 miles per year across 15 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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