1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · P561 AFE
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 150,302 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P561 AFE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 150,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P561 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P561 AFE) between February 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “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))”.
P561 AFE Mileage History
- 21/02/200699,261 mi
- 21/02/200699,261 mi
- 14/02/2007106,525 mi+7,264 mi
- 13/02/2008111,921 mi+5,396 mi
- 12/02/2009116,617 mi+4,696 mi
- 20/03/2010120,914 mi+4,297 mi
- 11/10/2011123,112 mi+2,198 mi
- 21/03/2013126,341 mi+3,229 mi
- 21/03/2013126,341 mi
- 21/03/2014129,226 mi+2,885 mi
- 04/03/2015132,657 mi+3,431 mi
- 22/02/2016135,568 mi+2,911 mi
- 22/02/2016135,568 mi
- 28/02/2017135,568 mi
- 19/03/2018135,568 mi
- 22/03/2019137,936 mi+2,368 mi
- 19/03/2020139,877 mi+1,941 mi
- 19/03/2021140,660 mi+783 mi
- 01/05/2021140,866 mi+206 mi
- 22/04/2022141,930 mi+1,064 mi
- 22/04/2022141,930 mi
- 21/04/2023144,444 mi+2,514 mi
- 22/04/2024146,492 mi+2,048 mi
- 02/07/2024146,496 mi+4 mi
- 30/06/2025148,057 mi+1,561 mi
- 29/06/2026150,302 mi+2,245 mi
Average of roughly 2,508 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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