1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.0L Petrol · P561 HNB
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 118,978 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
P561 HNB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2021
- 118,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P561 HNB Mileage History
- 20/09/2005106,877 mi
- 29/09/2006108,185 mi+1,308 mi
- 03/10/2007109,224 mi+1,039 mi
- 27/09/2008110,347 mi+1,123 mi
- 30/09/2008110,367 mi+20 mi
- 26/09/2009111,186 mi+819 mi
- 07/10/2009111,194 mi+8 mi
- 06/10/2010111,966 mi+772 mi
- 04/10/2011113,077 mi+1,111 mi
- 03/10/2012114,187 mi+1,110 mi
- 04/10/2012114,196 mi+9 mi
- 10/10/2012114,212 mi+16 mi
- 12/10/2013115,391 mi+1,179 mi
- 06/10/2014115,870 mi+479 mi
- 01/10/2015116,670 mi+800 mi
- 01/10/2016117,544 mi+874 mi
- 29/09/2017118,160 mi+616 mi
- 29/09/2018118,410 mi+250 mi
- 12/10/2019118,655 mi+245 mi
- 03/10/2020118,970 mi+315 mi
- 14/10/2021118,978 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 753 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P561 HNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P561 HNB) between September 2005 and October 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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