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R265 LGH

1997 Volvo Unknown

Grey Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,550 mi
Last recorded51,550 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 LGH
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,550 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outer rail and inner rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis inner and outer rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all components on underside are rusted and corroded resulting in poor condition overall

fuel tank damp on underside but no fuel dripping

rear under tray slightly loose and corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 51,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

all components on underside rusted and corroded resulting in poor condition overall

Pass 10 Jun 2019 515,471 miles

chassis and frame corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,518 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all of underside components rusty and corroded slightly

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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R265 LGH is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Grey with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

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What year was R265 LGH registered?

R265 LGH is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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