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L2 DMP

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 DMP
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 84,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 82,464 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,162 miles

Both handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,302 miles

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

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

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

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

catalyst starting to rattle

Pass 10 Aug 2005 72,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres 2mm

rear number plate faded

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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L2 DMP is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L2 DMP, 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.

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What year was L2 DMP registered?

L2 DMP is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L2 DMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 DMP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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