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R844 MFR

1997 Volvo Unknown

Blue Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

502,545 mi
Last recorded502,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 MFR
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 502,545 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 502,545 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 502,545 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 502,545 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2024 502,545 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 502,545 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 502,546 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2023 502,545 miles

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))

Pass 27 May 2019 50,116 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 499,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 497,561 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 496,696 miles

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?

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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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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What year was R844 MFR registered?

R844 MFR is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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