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ACY 70J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Brown Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 70J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2009 87,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 87,290 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 87,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 86,713 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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ACY 70J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Brown with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ACY 70J, 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 ACY 70J registered?

ACY 70J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 10 January 1971.

Is ACY 70J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACY 70J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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