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P311 VWR

1997 Volvo Unknown

White Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,255 mi
Last recorded77,255 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 VWR
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake effort close to maximum imbalance (nearside rear low)

Fail 5 Aug 2021 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake effort close to maximum imbalance (nearside rear low)

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,172 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 77,172 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

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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P311 VWR is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in White with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 29 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P311 VWR registered?

P311 VWR is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P311 VWR safe to buy?

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