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S864 DGX

1998 Volvo Unknown

Maroon Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

46,856 mi
Last recorded46,856 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,856 miles

CHASSIS AND FRAME CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 11 Jun 2019 46,856 miles

CHASSIS AND FRAME CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working PRS DONE (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,701 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 46,701 miles

Horn not working done (7.7 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 465,772 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion 3rd cross member back corroded but not effecting suspension brakes and steering, or body security (6.1.A.1)

chassis and subframe components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 465,772 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage interior fire extinguisher glass smashed (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion 3rd cross member back corroded but not effecting suspension brakes and steering, or body security (6.1.A.1)

chassis and subframe components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 463,810 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play N/S/F drag link end has slight play (within limits) wheel end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure N/S/F wheel arch trim insecure ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre N/S/R/O tyre has a nail/object in ()

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One side light bulb blown, at 50% in unit (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Slight leak from steering box union (not excessive) (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 463,802 miles

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing Halfshaft bolt missing x1 (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play N/S/F drag link end has slight play (within limits) wheel end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure N/S/F wheel arch trim insecure ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre N/S/R/O tyre has a nail/object in ()

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One side light bulb blown, at 50% in unit (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Slight leak from steering box union (not excessive) (2.3.3b)

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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S864 DGX is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Maroon 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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S864 DGX is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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