1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.3L Petrol · P968 CAO
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 116,172 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P968 CAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 116,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P968 CAO 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 (P968 CAO) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
P968 CAO Mileage History
- 23/01/2024105,547 mi
- 10/02/2025110,766 mi+5,219 mi
- 11/02/2025110,767 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2026116,167 mi+5,400 mi
- 03/03/2026116,172 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,039 miles per year across 5 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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