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BHW 871J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Orange Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,694 mi
Last recorded5,694 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 871J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 5,694 miles

Front Standard number plate fitted at time of MOT Inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2016 310 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight tightness in steering on lock to lock

steering coloumn modified but not inappropriatley

Fail 22 Feb 2016 310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight tightness in steering on lock to lock

steering coloumn modified but not inappropriatley

Pass 9 Mar 2015 310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

no rear seats or trim fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,844 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 89,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

boot fully loaded when tested

front to rear brake pipes undersealed

fuel cap seal perishing

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

slight play in nearside steering idler arm bushes and all joints

underside of car undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2010 86,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

boot fully loaded when tested

front to rear brake pipes undersealed

fuel cap seal perishing

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

slight play in nearside steering idler arm bushes and all joints

underside of car undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2009 821,132 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 82,115 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 81,858 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

CORROSION STARTING INNER/OUTER SILLS

EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/F MIRROR MISSING.

O/S/F TYRE: WORN LOW INNER TREAD.

PLAY IN ALL STEERING JOINTS.

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN.

REAR AND FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

SIGNS OF STEERING BOX LEAK<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,698 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 81,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BHW 871J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Orange with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BHW 871J, 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.

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What year was BHW 871J registered?

BHW 871J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 4 June 1971.

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