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P491 MBY

1996 Volvo Unknown

Red Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

583,551 mi
Last recorded583,551 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo Unknown174,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 MBY
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 583,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 583,550 miles

steering idler slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2023 583,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,353 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 58,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake chamber (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember under airbag pedestal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 583,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 582,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 149,901 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 149,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 149,656 miles

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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P491 MBY is a 1996 Volvo Unknown in Red with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P491 MBY registered?

P491 MBY is a 1996 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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