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NPU 949J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,247 mi
Last recorded3,247 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPU 949J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 3,247 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 643 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 643 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Volvo 100 Series?

Based on 3,665 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
479
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 157
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 153
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 74
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NPU 949J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPU 949J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 100 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPU 949J registered?

NPU 949J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NPU 949J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPU 949J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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