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R744 DRJ

1998 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,206 mi
Last recorded31,206 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 DRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 31,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 31,205 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 31,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 312,038 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shock absorber of rear sub frame (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,203 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle lower suspension crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal brake chamber mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle lower suspension crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 31,203 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle lower suspension crossmember (front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced brake chamber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle lower suspension crossmember (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 31,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 312,010 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 312,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 311,993 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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R744 DRJ is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Multi-colour with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R744 DRJ registered?

R744 DRJ is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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