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P579 EFL

1997 Volvo Unknown

White Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

788,698 mi
Last recorded788,698 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 788,698 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 788,698 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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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P579 EFL is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in White with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P579 EFL registered?

P579 EFL is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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