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2185 NU

1996 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

309,166 mi
Last recorded309,166 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo Unknown174,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2185 NU
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 309,166 miles

All fork end clevis pin rubbing washers missing

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil producing a few drops on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Emergency exit sign not in accordance with the requirements Method of operation missing (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Emergency exit sign not in accordance with the requirements Method of operation missing (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Several seats have movement in backrests fro slight wear in reclinning mechanism

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 305,243 miles

All slack adjuster to fork end clevis pins have no rubbing washer fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Some slight loss of oil producing an occasional drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Several passenger seat have slight movement in backrest but retain an upright position

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some areas of light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 301,001 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated rubber hose between two tanks looking perished but not leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear around suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body shell has light corrosion in several areas but all structurally rigid

Pass 30 Sep 2022 299,774 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body shell has slight corrosion in several areas but all structurally rigid

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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2185 NU is a 1996 Volvo Unknown in Multi-colour with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 174,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2185 NU registered?

2185 NU is a 1996 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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