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DOY 66J

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 66J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,462 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,461 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 115,461 miles

Nearside Inner 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 115,452 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,252 miles

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 7 Nov 2012 115,074 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 115,008 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 115,004 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front inner wings corroded and holed

centre exhaust rubber missing ....

manual steering box has fluid leak

o/s/r body damage

Pass 8 Nov 2010 114,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 113,957 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 112,965 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

front inner wings corroded

front wheel bearings have slight roughness

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2008 112,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both bonet hinge mounting areas corroded

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Cen tre exhaust mount deteriorated

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Filler in nsr outer sill

OSR arch corroded

OSR spare wheel well corroded

Slight noise from both front bearings

Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 111,245 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 68,777 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 68,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

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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DOY 66J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 115,461 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 DOY 66J, 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 56 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DOY 66J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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