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S859 DGX

1998 Volvo Unknown

Blue Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

415,333 mi
Last recorded415,333 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 415,333 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative Door not able to open. (9.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated also rotten around door (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Floor excessively deteriorated floor rotten in front of rear axle. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected showing cords (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag link ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 414,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise corrosion forming all around rear chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 412,252 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,022 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak oil leak on steering box (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake chamber when park brake off (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Halfshaft stud missing 1 stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing 4 nuts missing (4.2.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak oil leak on steering box (2.2.D.2e)

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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S859 DGX is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Blue with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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S859 DGX is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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