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K257 YBM

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,636 mi
Last recorded179,636 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 YBM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 179,636 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 179,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 169,775 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 169,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower swivel boots split

Pass 4 Aug 2005 158,377 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER PERISHED RECOMEND CHANGING †NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED BABY SEAT FITTED

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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K257 YBM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K257 YBM, 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 K257 YBM registered?

K257 YBM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K257 YBM safe to buy?

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