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S863 DGX

1998 Volvo Unknown

Blue Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,725 mi
Last recorded46,725 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2022 46,725 miles

Floor insecure floor below stairs weakened (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer chassis rails corroded and incomplete in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air pipes corroded/leaking (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

all vehicle underside heavily corroded and covered in layers of rust shale ,rear engine upper cross member corroded and outer cover incomplete (to much rust to list every item individualy )

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,586 miles

2ND CROSS/MEMBER BEHIND IST AXLE CORRODED

CHASSIS AND BODY FRAME CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

SERVICE BRAKE 51%

VEHICLE CONDITION IS POOR ( CORRODED)

Fail 2 Apr 2019 46,586 miles

2ND CROSS/MEMBER BEHIND IST AXLE CORRODED

CHASSIS AND BODY FRAME CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

SERVICE BRAKE 51%

VEHICLE CONDITION IS POOR ( CORRODED)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 266,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 266,388 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 263,420 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,089 miles

Offside Front Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened Air bellow excessively cracked (2.4.A.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,089 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure Number plate placed behind split screen. Not legible (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative Top deck rear emergency window warning buzzer inop (6.2.C.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drag link end at steering box excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Interior panel holed. Sharp edge/finger trap (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Excessive oil leak at power steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Passenger's seat insecure Various top deck seat bases insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened Air bellow excessively cracked (2.4.A.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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S863 DGX is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Blue with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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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S863 DGX is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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