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BVR 102K

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,520 mi
Last recorded55,520 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVR 102K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 55,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed showing inner cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust tail pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed upper and lower brake hoses rubbing on anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,925 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,966 miles

Brake pipes covered by protective coating unable to check condition

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,852 miles

Protective coating applied to brake pipes unable to check condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 52,818 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Protective coating applied to brake pipes unable to check condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 52,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,346 miles

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

has damage to windsceen outside swept area

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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BVR 102K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 BVR 102K, 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 54 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 BVR 102K registered?

BVR 102K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is BVR 102K safe to buy?

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