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M841 RBH

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,324 mi
Last recorded138,324 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM841 RBH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 138,324 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wall in poor condition.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wipers slow in operation.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 138,324 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre wall in poor condition.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wipers slow in operation.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 135,824 miles

Both front brake hoses badly perished

Wipers very slow in operation

Fail 6 Oct 2008 135,824 miles

Both front brake hoses badly perished

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

Wipers very slow in operation

Pass 2 Oct 2007 132,611 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front anti rpll bar and inlk rod rubber bushes perished.

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 121,994 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 111,174 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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M841 RBH is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M841 RBH, 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 M841 RBH registered?

M841 RBH is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M841 RBH safe to buy?

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