1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · P348 APK
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 167,663 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P348 APK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 167,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P348 APK 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 (P348 APK) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in catylictic converter (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P348 APK Mileage History
- 13/10/2022187,663 mi
- 11/10/2023187,663 mi
- 11/10/2024167,663 mi-20,000 mi
- 15/10/2024167,663 mi
- 14/10/2025167,663 mi
Average of roughly -6,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage 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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