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P929 RYO

1997 Volvo Unknown

Green Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64 mi
Last recorded64 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 RYO
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2025 64 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Steering Idler Slight Play

Pass 9 Nov 2024 147,203 miles

Steering Idler Slight Play

Fail 21 Sep 2024 147,203 miles

Offside Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 147,203 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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P929 RYO is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Green 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 P929 RYO registered?

P929 RYO is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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