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R142 RSN

1997 Volvo Unknown

Green Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,086 mi
Last recorded63,086 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 RSN
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,086 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir insecure rear 1 of 2 straps corroded through (1.1.9 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Braking system leaking under vehicle (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking under vehicle (1.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 2 air tanks straps corroded badly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various under floor out riggers slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hoses insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,954 miles

Nearside Rear slight body damage to corner (no sharp edges)

corrosion on air tank straps

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

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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R142 RSN is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Green 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 R142 RSN registered?

R142 RSN is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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