1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.5L Diesel · P98 XJO
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 102,673 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P98 XJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 102,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P98 XJO Mileage History
- 17/02/202392,172 mi
- 10/02/202496,594 mi+4,422 mi
- 20/02/202496,759 mi+165 mi
- 07/02/2025100,754 mi+3,995 mi
- 07/02/2026102,673 mi+1,919 mi
Average of roughly 3,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P98 XJO 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 (P98 XJO) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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