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VML 165F

1971 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,485 mi
Last recorded160,485 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1971 Volvo 900 Series161,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVML 165F
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 160,485 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 159,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 158,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 158,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 157,053 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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VML 165F is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VML 165F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VML 165F?

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What year was VML 165F registered?

VML 165F is a 1971 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VML 165F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VML 165F shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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