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EGX 113J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,203 mi
Last recorded142,203 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGX 113J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 142,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 141,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 139,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 138,895 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 138,684 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 135,983 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 134,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 133,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 132,492 miles

f brake balance high

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing

o/s top ball jointdust cover condition

play in rear bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 130,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 128,919 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise rear tyres cracking in tread & outer walls

Fail 3 Jun 2011 128,917 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 127,565 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 127,565 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise balance weight on inside of n/s/f wheel incorrect

advise front n/s side light has bracket broken internally but still visible light omittance

advise front number plate cracked through letter but not obscuring letter still ledgible

advise n/s headlamp a bit low

advise slight end float to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 125,286 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre cracking due to age

Fail 26 May 2009 125,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre cracking due to age

Pass 21 May 2008 122,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

near side rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 119,169 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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EGX 113J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EGX 113J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGX 113J registered?

EGX 113J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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