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P306 VWR

1997 Volvo Unknown

White Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,422 mi
Last recorded9,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 VWR
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 9,422 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body under floor near toilet area/emergency door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2025 9,422 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body under floor near toilet area/emergency door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Central Rear Upper Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2024 8,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 7,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 7,570 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

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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P306 VWR is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in White with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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P306 VWR is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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