1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P461 BPJ
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 114,855 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P461 BPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 114,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P461 BPJ Mileage History
- 18/01/202398,950 mi
- 19/07/202499,193 mi+243 mi
- 30/06/2025102,072 mi+2,879 mi
- 30/06/2025102,072 mi
- 19/06/2026114,855 mi+12,783 mi
Average of roughly 4,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P461 BPJ 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 (P461 BPJ) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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