1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.5L Diesel · P536 APM
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 201,537 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2461cc
P536 APM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 201,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P536 APM Mileage History
- 23/01/2024201,537 mi
- 27/01/2025201,537 mi
- 30/01/2025201,538 mi+1 mi
- 30/01/2026201,537 mi-1 mi
- 12/02/2026201,537 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P536 APM 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 (P536 APM) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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