1997 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · P341 ACG
1997 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 264,662 km. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 264,662 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P341 ACG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 264,662 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P341 ACG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 800 Series (P341 ACG) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyre are tearing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
P341 ACG Odometer History
- 05/01/2023264,638 km
- 17/01/2023264,684 km+46 km
- 10/06/2026264,659 km-25 km
- 11/06/2026264,662 km+3 km
Average of roughly 7 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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