1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P415 AYJ
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 117,936 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2435cc
P415 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 117,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P415 AYJ Mileage History
- 23/10/202398,472 mi
- 09/11/202498,472 mi
- 12/11/202498,472 mi
- 06/11/2025117,934 mi+19,462 mi
- 06/11/2025117,936 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P415 AYJ 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 (P415 AYJ) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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