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J12 RAE

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,150 mi
Last recorded163,150 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 RAE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 163,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 163,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 160,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 157,639 miles

O/S/F TYRE 1.6MM ON EDGES

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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J12 RAE is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 161,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J12 RAE registered?

J12 RAE is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J12 RAE safe to buy?

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