1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · P424 APA
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03/08/1996. Recorded mileage 191,531 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2319cc
P424 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 191,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P424 APA Mileage History
- 11/11/2022111,586 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 26,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P424 APA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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))”.
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