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DNG 185K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,954 mi
Last recorded65,954 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNG 185K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering system has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear discs back plate corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body heavily sealed

various oil leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,954 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell corroded and holed opposite jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering system has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear discs back plate corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body heavily sealed

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable sticking (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust rubber deteriation

Fail 15 Jun 2017 65,561 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to upper shock absorber mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber missing (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable sticking (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 18 Jun 2016 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,020 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 65,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,230 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,967 miles

oil leak from n/s/rear drive shaft seal

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 61,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 60,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 59,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 59,309 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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DNG 185K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DNG 185K, 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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DNG 185K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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