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BFH 580J

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,950 mi
Last recorded190,950 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 580J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 190,950 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 190,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 190,206 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to silencer leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 190,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 189,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 189,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 189,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 188,621 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 188,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops missing

offside engine mounting split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 187,711 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 187,378 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 187,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 187,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 186,397 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 184,698 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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BFH 580J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 115,461 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 BFH 580J, 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 56 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 BFH 580J registered?

BFH 580J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 3 November 1970.

Is BFH 580J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 580J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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