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R641 HYG

1998 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

334,240 mi
Last recorded334,240 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 HYG
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 334,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 334,059 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 333,864 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 333,689 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced axle crossmenber (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering behind wheeel in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 331,980 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 331,979 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working 2 x bulbs out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND READY TO FALL OFF

Pass 1 Apr 2021 331,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,929 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2020 61,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 330,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 328,399 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 3,258 miles

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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R641 HYG is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Multi-colour with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R641 HYG registered?

R641 HYG is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R641 HYG safe to buy?

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