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M271 XRF

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,049 mi
Last recorded85,049 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 XRF
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,049 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,434 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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M271 XRF is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 M271 XRF, 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

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What year was M271 XRF registered?

M271 XRF is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M271 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M271 XRF 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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