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N237 GTM

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

222,618 mi
Last recorded222,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 GTM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 222,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

knock in steeering and colum

Fail 27 Jun 2012 222,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

knock in steeering and colum

Pass 20 Jun 2011 212,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 205,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 199,517 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 199,517 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes imbalanced, offside low

Pass 19 Jun 2008 195,128 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 29 May 2007 190,911 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 190,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 186,740 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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N237 GTM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N237 GTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N237 GTM?

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What year was N237 GTM registered?

N237 GTM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N237 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N237 GTM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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