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BGK 117H

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,899 mi
Last recorded41,899 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGK 117H
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake slightly lazy

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,210 miles

All tyres perished

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (just passed) (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,065 miles

exhaust has had tempory repair for mot

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 39,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

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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BGK 117H is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGK 117H, 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 BGK 117H registered?

BGK 117H is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is BGK 117H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGK 117H shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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