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RTJ 909L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240,754 mi
Last recorded240,754 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTJ 909L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 240,754 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 240,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 240,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 239,689 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 239,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 239,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 238,542 miles

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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RTJ 909L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTJ 909L, 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 54 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 RTJ 909L registered?

RTJ 909L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is RTJ 909L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTJ 909L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTJ 909L have outstanding finance?

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