1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P255 HNE
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 124,038 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P255 HNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 124,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P255 HNE Mileage History
- 23/02/2024107,736 mi
- 20/02/2025116,260 mi+8,524 mi
- 07/03/2025116,320 mi+60 mi
- 06/03/2026124,031 mi+7,711 mi
- 17/03/2026124,038 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P255 HNE 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 (P255 HNE) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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