1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · P775 APG
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 176,915 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P775 APG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2026
- 176,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P775 APG 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 (P775 APG) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
P775 APG Mileage History
- 06/07/2023176,916 mi
- 12/07/2024176,915 mi-1 mi
- 12/07/2024176,920 mi+5 mi
- 11/07/2025176,915 mi-5 mi
- 15/07/2026176,915 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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