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743 XHU

2001 Volvo Unknown

Blue Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

870,829 mi
Last recorded870,829 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo Unknown242,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration743 XHU
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 870,829 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded All air tanks slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

All air tank straps slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper and lower arm bushes showing some signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of floor support corrode particularly over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has areas of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 870,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main compressor pipe over rear axle very heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded All air tanks slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

All air tank straps slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper and lower arm bushes showing some signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of floor support corrode particularly over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wiring support over front axle badly corroded (4.11 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has areas of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 5,761 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
6,095
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,761
On UK Roads
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743 XHU is a 2001 Volvo Unknown in Blue with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 242,237 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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743 XHU is a 2001 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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