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N299 JTM

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 JTM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 171,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 169,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 168,569 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 168,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 166,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 165,165 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 165,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise auxilary belts squealling require adjustment.

advise cambelt history?

advise clutch steel pipe starting to corrode.

advise offside handbrake cable rusty may soon require attention.

advise windscreen washer level light on.

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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N299 JTM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc 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 N299 JTM, 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

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What year was N299 JTM registered?

N299 JTM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N299 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N299 JTM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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