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N977 BJM

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 BJM
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2007 76,028 miles

Front numberplate discoloured and damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear numberplate discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,028 miles

Front numberplate discoloured and damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear numberplate discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,714 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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N977 BJM is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 90,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N977 BJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N977 BJM registered?

N977 BJM is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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