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GAB 989J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,345 mi
Last recorded133,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAB 989J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 133,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,342 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 132,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 132,262 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 132,252 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

185/55x15 on front axle 195/60x15 on rear axle

Pass 11 May 2009 131,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 May 2009 131,188 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 128,422 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 128,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo 100 Series?

Based on 3,665 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 157
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 153
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 74
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GAB 989J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAB 989J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 100 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAB 989J registered?

GAB 989J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is GAB 989J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAB 989J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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