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1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol/gas · P148 JFL

P148 JFL

1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 148,040 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO 800 Series
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/07/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/03/2013)
Recorded Mileage
148,040 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL/GAS · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/07/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/03/2013
Fuel Type
PETROL/GAS
Year
1996
Engine
2435cc

P148 JFL Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2012
  • 148,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P148 JFL Mileage History

  1. 09/08/200591,486 mi
  2. 17/08/2006103,381 mi+11,895 mi
  3. 06/08/2007114,559 mi+11,178 mi
  4. 14/08/2007114,962 mi+403 mi
  5. 30/07/2008125,990 mi+11,028 mi
  6. 11/08/2009136,804 mi+10,814 mi
  7. 27/08/2009136,832 mi+28 mi
  8. 27/08/2009136,833 mi+1 mi
  9. 06/08/2010142,619 mi+5,786 mi
  10. 04/08/2011145,851 mi+3,232 mi
  11. 16/07/2012148,040 mi+2,189 mi

Average of roughly 8,155 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

P148 JFL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 02:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P148 JFL) between August 2005 and July 2012.

The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 16 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.

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