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CFH 843J

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFH 843J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 138,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 134,950 miles

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

all tyres cracking/perished - very old

front inner wishbone bushes slight movement

snow tyres fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 134,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

all tyres cracking/perished - very old

front inner wishbone bushes slight movement

snow tyres fitted

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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CFH 843J is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CFH 843J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CFH 843J?

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What year was CFH 843J registered?

CFH 843J is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CFH 843J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFH 843J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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