1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P510 APM
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 03/09/1996. Recorded mileage 181,435 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,435 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
P510 APM Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2023
- 181,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P510 APM Mileage History
- 14/06/2006104,034 mi
- 14/06/2006104,034 mi
- 23/08/2007114,768 mi+10,734 mi
- 23/08/2007114,768 mi
- 20/08/2008125,906 mi+11,138 mi
- 20/08/2008125,906 mi
- 24/08/2009138,339 mi+12,433 mi
- 21/08/2010145,648 mi+7,309 mi
- 31/08/2010145,744 mi+96 mi
- 17/08/2011151,349 mi+5,605 mi
- 16/08/2012158,305 mi+6,956 mi
- 19/08/2013163,322 mi+5,017 mi
- 20/08/2013163,341 mi+19 mi
- 15/08/2014165,718 mi+2,377 mi
- 17/08/2015169,437 mi+3,719 mi
- 08/09/2015170,256 mi+819 mi
- 16/09/2016173,619 mi+3,363 mi
- 20/09/2016173,619 mi
- 24/08/2017173,619 mi
- 17/09/2018176,191 mi+2,572 mi
- 10/09/2019179,571 mi+3,380 mi
- 10/09/2019179,571 mi
- 20/08/2020180,734 mi+1,163 mi
- 19/02/2021180,738 mi+4 mi
- 30/03/2022181,151 mi+413 mi
- 30/03/2022181,151 mi
- 10/03/2023181,435 mi+284 mi
Average of roughly 4,625 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P510 APM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P510 APM) between June 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insurcure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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