MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
384,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
near side rear weel arch corroirded.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
near side rear weel arch corroirded.
How Reliable is the Volvo 100 Series?
Based on 3,665 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EEM 259 is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EEM 259, 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 EEM 259 registered?
EEM 259 is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is EEM 259 safe to buy?
The MOT history for EEM 259 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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