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FA51 KYO

2002 Volvo 100 Series

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

191,442 mi
Last recorded191,442 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo 100 Series119,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 KYO
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 191,442 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 191,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 172,479 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear & nearside rear tyrewear on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 172,479 miles

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

offside rear & nearside rear tyrewear on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 162,014 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 162,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 161,215 miles

offside front fog light broken

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

nearside rear marker light not working

Fail 9 Aug 2010 161,163 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear marker light not working

offside front fog light broken

Fail 13 Aug 2009 151,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 151,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 140,280 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 140,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 129,096 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 129,096 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 114,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FA51 KYO is a 2002 Volvo 100 Series in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2002 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 119,462 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 FA51 KYO, 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 24 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA51 KYO registered?

FA51 KYO is a 2002 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is FA51 KYO safe to buy?

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