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R855 PRG

1998 Volvo Unknown

Red Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

260,526 mi
Last recorded260,526 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 PRG
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 260,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 138,181 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 137,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 137,751 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 259,339 miles

various oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2019 259,035 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 136,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,018 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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R855 PRG is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Red with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R855 PRG registered?

R855 PRG is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R855 PRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 PRG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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