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YJ51 RKU

2001 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 5480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

423,401 mi
Last recorded423,401 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo Unknown242,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 RKU
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,480cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2023 423,401 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust flexi clamp loose

Pass 5 Feb 2022 423,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2021 423,001 miles

brake imbalance to rear axle

corrosion to underside chassis/components

Fail 6 Feb 2021 423,001 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advisory direction arrows indicate the offside front tyre is fitted incorrecly, though the tyre is not a directional fitting

brake imbalance to rear axle

corrosion to underside chassis/components

Pass 18 Jul 2019 423,007 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 423,007 miles

Rear Braking system leaking air pipe (1.1.3 (d))

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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YJ51 RKU is a 2001 Volvo Unknown in Multi-colour with a 5,480cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 242,237 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 25 years old, this Volvo Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ51 RKU registered?

YJ51 RKU is a 2001 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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