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R835 OVN

1998 Volvo Unknown

Red Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

471,385 mi
Last recorded471,385 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 OVN
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 471,385 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir heavily corroded VARIOUS (ALL MARKED WITH CHALK) (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested MAJOR LEAK OF GASES.. UNABLE TO CHECK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases INSECURE AT TURBO AND SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure SILENCER MOUNTING AT NEARSIDE (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Air/vacuum reservoir insecure VARIOUS STRAPS CORRODED AND INSECURE(MARKED) (1.1.9 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected BOTTOM SECURING BOLT LOOSE(AT FRONT OF REAR AXLE) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure PIPE BETWEEN TANKS (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function AT FRONT OF AXLE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AIR BAG MOUNTING AT FRONT AND REAR OF REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BEHIND NEARSIDE FUEL TANK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Air/vacuum reservoir insecure TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND INSECURE (1.1.9 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BRAKE HOSE INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BEHIND FRONT AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced AT FRONT SPRING ANCHOR HANGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AIR BAG MOUNTING AT FRONT AND REAR OF REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Seat belt buckle damaged 7TH ROW CLIP COVER COMPLETELY MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective BRAKE PRESSURE WARNING STAYING ON ALTHOUGH PRESSURE IS FULL (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD, FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front SUSPESION BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported AT AIR DRYER (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 463,543 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (CHIPS IN SCREEN) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 463,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR AIR BAG OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENGINE MOUNTING BRACE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT FRONT OF REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AT AIR BAG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT REAR OF AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Window not made of safety glass MIDDLE GLASS - NO B.S OR E MARKINGS (3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPRESSOR PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose TAIL PIPE CLAMP CORRODED/BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS AREAS OF CHASSIS - FRONT - REAR - CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 453,137 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of chassis corroded along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 453,137 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pipe leaking air pipe leaking at O/S/R air bag (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush O/S rear forward most shock bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of chassis corroded along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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R835 OVN is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Red with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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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R835 OVN is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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