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BL51 ZGB

2002 Volvo 100 Series

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,655 mi
Last recorded182,655 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Volvo 100 Series119,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ZGB
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 182,655 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 169,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 148,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 138,753 miles

front brake disc condition poor

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

o/s rear tyre badly perished

Fail 14 Sep 2009 138,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc condition poor

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

o/s rear tyre badly perished

rear direction indicator lamps losing colour

Pass 16 Sep 2008 130,517 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 103,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 130,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 118,474 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 104,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 81,255 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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BL51 ZGB is a 2002 Volvo 100 Series in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 119,462 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 BL51 ZGB, 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 24 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BL51 ZGB is a 2002 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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