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1958 Volvo PV544 1.6L Petrol · OSJ 388

OSJ 388

1958 Volvo PV544 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 39,694 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO PV544
Year / Origin
1958 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/11/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (02/06/2025)
Recorded Mileage
39,694 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/11/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 02/06/2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1958
Engine
1598cc

OSJ 388 Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2021
  • 39,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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OSJ 388 Mileage History

  1. 01/11/202139,694 mi
  2. 30/11/202139,694 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

OSJ 388 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Aug 2026, 16:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1958 Volvo Pv544 (OSJ 388) between November 2021 and November 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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