1997 Volvo 800 Series 2.0L Petrol · P997 JEG
1997 Volvo 800 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22/01/1997. Recorded mileage 155,766 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1984cc
P997 JEG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2022
- 155,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P997 JEG Mileage History
- 21/02/200699,114 mi
- 22/02/200699,114 mi
- 20/02/2007109,111 mi+9,997 mi
- 14/02/2008119,979 mi+10,868 mi
- 17/02/2009125,784 mi+5,805 mi
- 24/02/2009125,861 mi+77 mi
- 17/02/2010134,662 mi+8,801 mi
- 15/02/201113,991 mi-120,671 mi
- 27/02/2012147,624 mi+133,633 mi
- 27/02/2012147,624 mi
- 27/02/2013148,803 mi+1,179 mi
- 03/03/2014150,307 mi+1,504 mi
- 02/03/2015153,020 mi+2,713 mi
- 10/03/2015153,020 mi
- 01/06/2016155,297 mi+2,277 mi
- 07/06/2016155,308 mi+11 mi
- 16/05/2017155,766 mi+458 mi
- 11/06/2018155,766 mi
- 21/06/2018155,766 mi
- 22/05/2019155,766 mi
- 29/05/2019155,766 mi
- 16/12/2020155,766 mi
- 18/12/2020155,766 mi
- 10/12/2021155,766 mi
- 14/12/2021155,766 mi
- 21/11/2022155,766 mi
- 21/11/2022155,766 mi
Average of roughly 3,383 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P997 JEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo 800 Series (P997 JEG) between February 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 86 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
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