1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol/gas · 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
- 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: 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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P148 JFL Mileage History
- 09/08/200591,486 mi
- 17/08/2006103,381 mi+11,895 mi
- 06/08/2007114,559 mi+11,178 mi
- 14/08/2007114,962 mi+403 mi
- 30/07/2008125,990 mi+11,028 mi
- 11/08/2009136,804 mi+10,814 mi
- 27/08/2009136,832 mi+28 mi
- 27/08/2009136,833 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2010142,619 mi+5,786 mi
- 04/08/2011145,851 mi+3,232 mi
- 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
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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