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S801 RWG

1998 Volvo Unknown

Purple Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

667,518 mi
Last recorded667,518 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 RWG
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 667,518 miles

knock from steering

Fail 26 Apr 2018 667,515 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

knock from steering

Pass 6 Apr 2017 667,028 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 667,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven 50% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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S801 RWG is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Purple with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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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What year was S801 RWG registered?

S801 RWG is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S801 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S801 RWG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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