1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.5L Diesel · P330 GPE
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/10/1996. Recorded mileage 97,384 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2461cc
P330 GPE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 97,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P330 GPE Mileage History
- 10/10/200558,937 mi
- 09/10/200663,575 mi+4,638 mi
- 28/09/200767,322 mi+3,747 mi
- 10/09/200871,373 mi+4,051 mi
- 07/09/200973,625 mi+2,252 mi
- 07/09/200973,629 mi+4 mi
- 02/09/201075,502 mi+1,873 mi
- 02/09/201075,502 mi
- 02/09/201177,419 mi+1,917 mi
- 02/09/201177,419 mi
- 07/09/201279,826 mi+2,407 mi
- 07/09/201279,826 mi
- 09/09/201380,783 mi+957 mi
- 09/09/201380,783 mi
- 10/09/201480,783 mi
- 10/09/201580,783 mi
- 01/09/201680,783 mi
- 12/09/201780,783 mi
- 28/08/201880,783 mi
- 12/09/201980,783 mi
- 13/09/201980,790 mi+7 mi
- 10/09/202080,783 mi-7 mi
- 11/09/202080,791 mi+8 mi
- 10/09/202180,783 mi-8 mi
- 13/09/202180,783 mi
- 19/12/202491,964 mi+11,181 mi
- 01/12/202597,384 mi+5,420 mi
Average of roughly 1,909 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P330 GPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P330 GPE) between October 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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