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R210 XNO

1997 Volvo Unknown

Red Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

676,606 mi
Last recorded676,606 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 XNO
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 676,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus all rear tyres (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 676,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus All rear tyres (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 675,830 miles

front and rear chassis rails ,outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

front and rear suspension air bag mounting brackets getting corroded

general condition of underside of vehicle structure corroded but not weak in structural rigidity

rear brake chamber mounting points getting corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 675,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Air/vacuum reservoir inadequately mounted offside chassis rail corroded to excess near air tank mounting (1.1.9 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/chassis to body mount near shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/chassis to body mount near shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

existing repairs to underside of vehicle appear ok

front and rear suspension air bag upper and lower mounting brackets getting corroded

offside front brake chamber getting corroded

rear brake chamber mounting brackets getting corroded

small cut nearside rear tyre outer wall

underside of vehicle structure poor

Fail 6 Sep 2019 675,665 miles

Central Air/vacuum reservoir inadequately mounted offside chassis rail corroded to excess near air tank mounting (1.1.9 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/chassis to body mount near shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/chassis to body mount near shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

existing repairs to underside of vehicle appear ok

front and rear suspension air bag upper and lower mounting brackets getting corroded

offside front brake chamber getting corroded

rear brake chamber mounting brackets getting corroded

small cut nearside rear tyre outer wall

underside of vehicle structure poor

Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,826 miles

body support structure and outriggers getting corroded

existing repairs to both centre chassis rails appear ok

front and rear chassis rails ,outriggers and chassis crossmembers getting corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 107,808 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

body support structure and outriggers getting corroded

existing repairs to both centre chassis rails appear ok

front and rear chassis rails ,outriggers and chassis crossmembers getting 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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R210 XNO is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Red with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 119,538 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 29 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R210 XNO is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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