MOT Status
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502,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3rd WINDOW CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN OFF CHASSIC (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Body panel slightly loose BOTH FRONT CORNER PANELS LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front HEATER BOX INSECURE
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage N/S REAR UNDERSIDE CYLINDER INNER PIPE (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH DRAG LINK BOOTS PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear INNER SEAT TRIM LOOSE AT EMERGENCY EXIT
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3rd WINDOW CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))
FULL SET WHEEL TRIMS FITTED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEVERAL AREAS OF CHASSIC AND OUT RIGGERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
FULL SET WHEEL TRIMS FITTED
Nearside Front FRONT SPLASH GAURD LOOSE
Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess LEVEL VALVE ROD BOTTOM RUBBER HALF TORN THROUGH (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEVERAL AREAS OF CHASSIC AND OUT RIGGERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FULL SET WHEEL TRIMS FITTED
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside MIDDLE DOOR SLIGHT AIR LEAK ON INSIDE ABOVE HEAD
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam INOP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DRIVERS SEAT SLIGHT ROTATIONAL MOVMENT
FULL SET WHEEL TRIMS FITTED
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer WATER INSIDE HEAD LIGHT
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective TORN AT BOTTOM (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside MIDDLE DOOR SLIGHT AIR LEAK ON INSIDE ABOVE HEAD
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOOT SLIGHT DAMAGE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FULL ST WHEEL TRIMS FITTED
Nearside ENTRANCE DOOR AIR LEAK WHEN DOOR SHUT
Offside Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3rd window cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective BOTH TRACK ROD CASTLE NUT SPLIT PINS NOT LOCKING THROUGH NUTS (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
FULL ST WHEEL TRIMS FITTED
Nearside ENTRANCE DOOR AIR LEAK WHEN DOOR SHUT
Offside Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3rd window cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both middle body out riggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive several slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at gearbox valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer chassis frame, front of rear axle corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag link ends have slight movment (2.2.B.1f)
several areas of chassic corrosion
How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?
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R844 MFR is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Blue with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 119,538 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 29 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R844 MFR is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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