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P131 XCN

1997 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,064 mi
Last recorded121,064 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 XCN
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 120,603 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 120,576 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 120,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 119,630 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 119,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,267 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 119,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,115 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,951 miles

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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P131 XCN is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Multi-colour with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 119,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P131 XCN registered?

P131 XCN is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P131 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 XCN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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