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L768 KGS

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,481 mi
Last recorded137,481 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL768 KGS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 137,481 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2007 137,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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L768 KGS is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L768 KGS, 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 L768 KGS registered?

L768 KGS is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L768 KGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L768 KGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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