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N250 GTM

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,311 mi
Last recorded110,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 GTM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2011 110,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel vent pipe broken on offside rear axle

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,563 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 105,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,223 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,455 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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N250 GTM is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 133,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N250 GTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N250 GTM registered?

N250 GTM is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N250 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N250 GTM 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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