MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
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.
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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.
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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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