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N258 EPP

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,510 mi
Last recorded142,510 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 EPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 142,510 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 142,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 133,892 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2010 133,892 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Sep 2009 123,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 116,025 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 116,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 105,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,606 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 92,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 82,549 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N258 EPP is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 N258 EPP, 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 N258 EPP registered?

N258 EPP is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N258 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 EPP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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