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S45 SNB

1998 Volvo Unknown

Blue Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

2,479 mi
Last recorded2,479 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 SNB
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 2,479 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 2,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 2,479 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 2,479 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 2,479 miles

Front and Rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front n\s\f upper window frame damaged

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 2,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper window frame damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 2,479 miles

Braking system leaking major air leak (1.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension air bag upper and lower brackets getting corroded

both rear lenses cracked

both rear shocker lower bushes getting perished

front and rear chassis rails outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 2,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted brake chamber bracket corroded and holed (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail/outrigger (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve damaged and function impaired brake chamber mounting bracket corroded and holed (1.1.3 (e))

Seat belt missing various seatbelts not accessible/working (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected air leak at rear (1.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail air hose to chamber (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

front and rear chassis rails ,outriggers and chassis to body mounts getting corroded

offside front and both rear air bag top support structures getting corroded

offside rear lens cracked

some play steering column universal joints

Pass 18 Sep 2018 321,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess corrosion around top plate. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 321,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess corrosion around top plate. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 321,828 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (offside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general condition of vehicle understructure and body support structures very poor

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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S45 SNB is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Blue with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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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S45 SNB is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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