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N669 JBM

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,517 mi
Last recorded113,517 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN669 JBM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 113,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,703 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

SILL EGDES RUSTED

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

Fail 11 Mar 2010 110,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

SILL EGDES RUSTED

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

Fail 16 Mar 2009 103,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 103,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,260 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 99,260 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 91,666 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 83,493 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,493 miles

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

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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N669 JBM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N669 JBM, 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 N669 JBM?

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What year was N669 JBM registered?

N669 JBM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N669 JBM safe to buy?

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