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N303 JTM

1971 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,586 mi
Last recorded175,586 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 800 Series133,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 JTM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 175,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 166,262 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 166,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 157,068 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 156,999 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 143,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 136,354 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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N303 JTM is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N303 JTM, 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

How do I check the history of N303 JTM?

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What year was N303 JTM registered?

N303 JTM is a 1971 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N303 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N303 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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