1997 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · P505 DUD
1997 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 109,233 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 109,233 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2319cc
P505 DUD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2023
- 109,233 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P505 DUD Odometer History
- 13/02/201898,768 km
- 01/05/201898,770 km+2 km
- 30/04/201999,757 mi
- 28/09/2020101,210 km
- 28/09/2020101,211 km+1 km
- 08/09/2021104,557 km+3,346 km
- 03/10/2022109,229 km+4,672 km
- 14/03/2023109,233 mi
- 19/04/2023109,233 km
Average of roughly 2,021 km per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P505 DUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 800 Series (P505 DUD) between February 2018 and April 2023.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both[rusty + faces pitted/warp] (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached wishbone bj (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (3.5 (a))”.
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