Seriously?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

Oh yes. And to be even more controversial, especially if Princess Ann was driving it.

........ at 120mph on the M4 by any chance?

[Steve 940]

Well a rather nice very low mileage 940,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204772974...Bk9SR8btj87mYw

Including keep fit windows, yours for £10k sir, where do I sign ???

Slightly odd though, or it may just be my eyes, but trying to get MOT history the plate doesn't come up, I see P320 SCV or SEV, neither returns anything ???

Cheers
Steve

[ITSv40]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Well a rather nice very low mileage 940,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204772974...Bk9SR8btj87mYw

Including keep fit windows, yours for £10k sir, where do I sign ???

Slightly odd though, or it may just be my eyes, but trying to get MOT history the plate doesn't come up, I see P320 SCV or SEV, neither returns anything ???

Cheers
Steve

The plate in the photos doesn't come up for me. However, EFX 383C as per the listing does. For a car that has sub 20,000miles, the history isn't as clean as I would have thought.

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

The plate in the photos doesn't come up for me. However, EFX 383C as per the listing does. For a car that has sub 20,000miles, the history isn't as clean as I would have thought.

Doh !! Helps if I'd actually read the whole of the blurb, and agree I would expect a cleaner history, so perhaps not as well looked after as one would have hoped.

Cheers
Steve

[Laird Scooby]

For anyone that (like me) didn't spot the clue in the listing :

EFX 383C
VOLVO 900 Series

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Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Date registered
25 June 1997
MOT valid until
23 April 2025

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Date tested
24 April 2024
PASS
Mileage
19,966 miles
Test location
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MOT test number
5272 2261 2467
Expiry date
23 April 2025
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What are advisories?
Date tested
8 August 2023
PASS
Mileage
19,950 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
2472 3856 1484
Expiry date
15 August 2024
Date tested
4 August 2022
PASS
Mileage
19,939 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
8900 5276 6395
Expiry date
15 August 2023
Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What are advisories?
Date tested
16 August 2021
PASS
Mileage
19,936 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
1597 3050 9023
Expiry date
15 August 2022
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What are advisories?
Date tested
5 August 2020
PASS
Mileage
19,414 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
4880 9334 0379
Expiry date
4 August 2021
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUB FRAME (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What are advisories?
Date tested
13 June 2019
PASS
Mileage
18,700 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
8302 4972 3578
Expiry date
29 December 2020
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What are advisories?
Date tested
12 June 2019
FAIL
Mileage
18,700 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
4029 8238 9515
Repair immediately (major defects):

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength + offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What are defects and advisories?
Date tested
21 June 2018
PASS
Mileage
18,123 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
7963 6335 2255
Expiry date
29 June 2019
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner sill corroding.
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured + offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

What are advisories?
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Date tested
22 June 2017
PASS
Mileage
17,545 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
8527 3236 2888
Expiry date
29 June 2018
Advisory notice item(s)

Front sub frame corroding

What are advisories?
Date tested
24 June 2016
PASS
Mileage
17,054 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
8287 8034 4295
Expiry date
29 June 2017
Advisory notice item(s)

corrosion on front subframe.

What are advisories?
Date tested
22 June 2016
FAIL
Mileage
17,054 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
8297 4402 8473
Reason(s) for failure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively +offside (8.2.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Advisory notice item(s)

corrosion on front subframe.

What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
24 June 2015
PASS
Mileage
16,417 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
3982 1537 5199
Expiry date
29 June 2016
Advisory notice item(s)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Areas of corrosion
Front suspension corroded
Handbrake long travel

What are advisories?
Date tested
24 June 2014
PASS
Mileage
15,574 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
5690 5507 4146
Expiry date
29 June 2015
Advisory notice item(s)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded

What are advisories?
Date tested
24 June 2014
FAIL
Mileage
15,574 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
2853 4547 4499
Reason(s) for failure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advisory notice item(s)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded

What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
19 June 2013
PASS
Mileage
14,959 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
2379 7067 3408
Expiry date
29 June 2014
Date tested
19 June 2013
FAIL
Mileage
14,959 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
2460 2087 3419
Reason(s) for failure

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

What are failures?
Date tested
20 June 2012
PASS
Mileage
14,120 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
2474 4247 2190
Expiry date
29 June 2013
Advisory notice item(s)

exhaust corroded

What are advisories?
Date tested
28 June 2011
PASS
Mileage
13,601 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
6863 4967 1134
Expiry date
29 June 2012
Date tested
27 June 2011
FAIL
Mileage
13,601 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
6878 7847 1192
Reason(s) for failure

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

What are failures?
Date tested
28 June 2010
PASS
Mileage
12,590 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
8034 4987 0199
Expiry date
29 June 2011
Date tested
28 June 2010
FAIL
Mileage
12,590 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
8130 4997 0188
Reason(s) for failure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

What are failures?
Date tested
24 June 2009
PASS
Mileage
11,918 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
6642 0507 9184
Expiry date
29 June 2010
Advisory notice item(s)

front & rear number plats fadding

What are advisories?
Date tested
26 June 2008
PASS
Mileage
10,741 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
1910 8857 8140
Expiry date
29 June 2009
Advisory notice item(s)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
N/S/R tyre has cracks in side walls

What are advisories?
Date tested
25 June 2007
PASS
Mileage
10,083 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
5413 1697 7180
Expiry date
29 June 2008
Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front wiper blade split on end
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
rear silencers x 2 slightly corroded

What are advisories?
Date tested
30 June 2006
FAIL
Mileage
9,013 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
2348 1128 6166
Reason(s) for failure

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
30 June 2006
PASS
Mileage
9,013 miles
Test location
View test location
MOT test number
4646 6178 6194
Expiry date
29 June 2007
Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Lots of advisories over the years!

[morwenna240]

How about that Rolls with the Merlin engine?!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by morwenna240

How about that Rolls with the Merlin engine?!

Is "The Beast" for sale then?

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

My word, that wants buying!🤣🤣🤣

Well at least I tried, had 3-4 bids in the £8-£9k region, stalled for about 5 seconds, then took off, ended up at £11,500

Cheers
Steve

[morwenna240]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Is "The Beast" for sale then?

Not that I heard, alas. An engine that needs 2 gallons to prime isn’t going to be over economical. . .

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Well at least I tried, had 3-4 bids in the £8-£9k region, stalled for about 5 seconds, then took off, ended up at £11,500

Cheers
Steve

That’s all good, now STOP IT! 🧐👍😁