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N166 XVO

1996 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

417,106 mi
Last recorded417,106 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo Unknown174,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 XVO
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 417,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 416,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 416,353 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 41,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake air pipe feral corroded

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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N166 XVO 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 N166 XVO registered?

N166 XVO is a 1996 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N166 XVO safe to buy?

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