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P421 EJW

1997 Volvo Unknown

White Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,380 mi
Last recorded133,380 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 EJW
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 133,380 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,850 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,676 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,389 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,157 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,272 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 157,266 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 157,266 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 157,266 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 150,740 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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P421 EJW is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in White 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 P421 EJW registered?

P421 EJW is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P421 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P421 EJW 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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