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M255 TMJ

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,263 mi
Last recorded179,263 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 TMJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 179,263 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

sat nav mounting removed from windscreen

Fail 6 Dec 2010 179,154 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

sat nav mounting removed from windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2009 173,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 163,435 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 158,959 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 147,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake travel

Offside headlight cracked but not affecting beam pattern.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 147,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake has travel

Offside front headlight cracked.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 133,682 miles

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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M255 TMJ is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M255 TMJ, 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 M255 TMJ registered?

M255 TMJ is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is M255 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M255 TMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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