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ELU 649J

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Gold Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,970 mi
Last recorded101,970 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELU 649J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 101,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 101,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

idler arm on nearside has slight play in the bush

Fail 18 Jun 2024 101,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

idler arm on nearside has slight play in the bush

Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight play in idler arm bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in idler arm bush

Pass 1 May 2018 101,142 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play in idler arm bush

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak around gearbox area

slight play in idler arm bush

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,581 miles

Vehicle Undersilled

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,474 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 100,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 99,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 99,554 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 99,554 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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ELU 649J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Gold with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ELU 649J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELU 649J registered?

ELU 649J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 20 November 1970.

Is ELU 649J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELU 649J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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