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1996 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

482,395 mi
Last recorded482,395 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Volvo Unknown174,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 VPN
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 482,395 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 482,394 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn excessive play in front propshaft joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x side lamp bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (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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P270 VPN is a 1996 Volvo Unknown in Multi-colour 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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P270 VPN is a 1996 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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