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L129 GBM

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,594 mi
Last recorded76,594 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 GBM
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,594 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,594 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,613 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 68,754 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 64,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 60,886 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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L129 GBM is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 90,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L129 GBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L129 GBM?

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What year was L129 GBM registered?

L129 GBM is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L129 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L129 GBM shows 6 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.

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