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R585 DFM

1998 Volvo Unknown

Red Diesel 9603cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,534 mi
Last recorded28,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 DFM
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,603cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 28,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside lower cab step mount corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Nail in tyre 2nd axle inner tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2025 28,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Front spring eye pin/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside lower cab step mount corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Nail in tyre 2nd axle inner tyre ()

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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R585 DFM is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Red with a 9,603cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 158,975 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 28 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R585 DFM registered?

R585 DFM is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R585 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 DFM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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