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S974 KRX

1998 Volvo Unknown

Black Diesel 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

238,172 mi
Last recorded238,172 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo Unknown158,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 KRX
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 238,172 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Torque arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above suspension - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 238,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image kicks off to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Torque arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above suspension - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 238,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM KICK UP TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened TORQUE ARM BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AROUND RESERVOIR (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ABOVE SUSPENSION - CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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S974 KRX is a 1998 Volvo Unknown in Black with a 3,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S974 KRX registered?

S974 KRX is a 1998 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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