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WPP 999J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,625 mi
Last recorded201,625 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPP 999J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 201,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in n/s screen outside wiper swep

Pass 10 Sep 2008 195,242 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 195,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 192,307 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 191,883 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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WPP 999J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WPP 999J, 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.

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What year was WPP 999J registered?

WPP 999J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is WPP 999J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPP 999J 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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