1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · P424 APA
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 191,531 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P424 APA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 191,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P424 APA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P424 APA) between June 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
P424 APA Mileage History
- 08/06/200675,724 mi
- 07/06/200782,543 mi+6,819 mi
- 08/06/200782,543 mi
- 09/06/200888,665 mi+6,122 mi
- 28/05/200993,969 mi+5,304 mi
- 12/04/201096,492 mi+2,523 mi
- 07/04/201199,591 mi+3,099 mi
- 08/04/201199,591 mi
- 18/04/2012106,248 mi+6,657 mi
- 20/04/2012106,284 mi+36 mi
- 01/05/2013110,422 mi+4,138 mi
- 01/05/2013110,422 mi
- 15/05/2014111,081 mi+659 mi
- 13/05/201511,589 mi-99,492 mi
- 13/05/2015111,589 mi+100,000 mi
- 13/05/2016111,589 mi
- 09/05/2017111,589 mi
- 09/05/2018111,589 mi
- 14/05/2019111,589 mi
- 03/11/2020111,589 mi
- 10/11/2021111,589 mi
- 11/11/2022111,586 mi-3 mi
- 13/11/2023190,986 mi+79,400 mi
- 12/11/2024191,531 mi+545 mi
- 12/11/2025191,531 mi
- 12/11/2025191,531 mi
Average of roughly 5,960 miles per year across 26 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: 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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