1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.5L Diesel · P992 AJO
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 149,644 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P992 AJO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/01/2023
- 149,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P992 AJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (P992 AJO) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions not tested Due to Engine condition (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Main bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Main bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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