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R642 HYG

1998 Volvo Unknown

Green Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

552,642 mi
Last recorded552,642 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 HYG
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 552,642 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chassis rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2019 552,642 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

chassis rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

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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R642 HYG is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Green with a 9,600cc 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 R642 HYG registered?

R642 HYG is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R642 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 HYG 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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