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R2 CJT

1997 Volvo Unknown

Silver Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,856 mi
Last recorded89,856 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 CJT
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,856 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor beams rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor beams rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 89,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose crew seat (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor beams rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor beams rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 83,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,300 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 71,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system above axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,478 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,478 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,864 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,510 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 48,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,849 miles

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap modified but still secure

Fail 16 Nov 2017 38,849 miles

Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap modified but still secure

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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R2 CJT is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Silver with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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R2 CJT is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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