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DUX 864L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,552 mi
Last recorded66,552 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUX 864L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,552 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,931 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 62,519 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,556 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake and fuel pipes coated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake cables touching exhaust pipes

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

Nearside rear seatbelt reel locked and belt will not unreel

Slight play in steering box and idler arm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 60,771 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 58,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light cracking to tread and tyre walls on all tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,593 miles

light cracking to tread and tyre walls on all tyres

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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DUX 864L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 93,766 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 DUX 864L, 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 53 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 DUX 864L registered?

DUX 864L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is DUX 864L safe to buy?

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