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N542 SJF

1996 Volvo Unknown

Blue Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

274,305 mi
Last recorded274,305 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Volvo Unknown174,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 SJF
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 274,305 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 272,212 miles

Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe mount broken bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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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N542 SJF is a 1996 Volvo Unknown in Blue with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 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 N542 SJF registered?

N542 SJF is a 1996 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N542 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 SJF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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