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3700 R

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,424 mi
Last recorded2,424 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3700 R
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 2,424 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 2,424 miles

Fuel hose leaking leaking from engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 2,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 2,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 2,373 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 2,367 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 2,301 miles

Front brakes slight binding

Fail 21 Aug 2015 2,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brakes slight binding

Pass 27 Aug 2014 2,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 2,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 2,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 1,922 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 1,910 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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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3700 R is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3700 R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3700 R registered?

3700 R is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 12 July 1971.

Is 3700 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3700 R shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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