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R241 LGH

1997 Volvo Unknown

Yellow Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

646,164 mi
Last recorded646,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 LGH
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 646,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 645,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 645,420 miles

Nearside Beam image weak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 645,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f suspension air bag starting to perish

slight chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 644,958 miles

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2017 644,526 miles

Front front brake units cleavice pins worn

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 644,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

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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R241 LGH is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Yellow with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R241 LGH registered?

R241 LGH is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R241 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 LGH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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