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M769 MYR

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,114 mi
Last recorded145,114 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM769 MYR
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2010 145,114 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 145,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 130,346 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 130,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2008 114,216 miles

all tyres are close to legal limit.AND n/s cv gater splitting

Pass 30 Apr 2007 102,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 102,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 87,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hand brake cables outer casings cracking

oil leak

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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M769 MYR is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M769 MYR, 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 M769 MYR registered?

M769 MYR is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M769 MYR safe to buy?

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