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P411 PBM

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 PBM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 130,464 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 130,450 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 126,494 miles

back box slightly hold

Fail 13 Sep 2007 126,494 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,126 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 122,126 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 114,581 miles

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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P411 PBM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P411 PBM, 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.

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What year was P411 PBM registered?

P411 PBM is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P411 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P411 PBM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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