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L814 JNK

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 JNK
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2008 97,332 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

hand brake travel

under body rust

Pass 10 Mar 2007 93,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,737 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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L814 JNK is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L814 JNK, 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 L814 JNK registered?

L814 JNK is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L814 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L814 JNK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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