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P605 OPP

1971 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,142 mi
Last recorded94,142 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1971 Volvo 400 Series90,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 OPP
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2009 94,142 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 90,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,542 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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P605 OPP is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 P605 OPP, 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 P605 OPP registered?

P605 OPP is a 1971 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P605 OPP safe to buy?

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