MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,953 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle under sealed fully front to rear
under side of car heaverly undersealed
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 100 Series?
Based on 3,665 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GAL 490J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAL 490J, 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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How do I check the history of GAL 490J?
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What year was GAL 490J registered?
GAL 490J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 2 June 1971.
Is GAL 490J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GAL 490J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GAL 490J have outstanding finance?
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