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FAX 256K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,648 mi
Last recorded115,648 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 256K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,648 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 115,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,828 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,245 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 103,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,569 miles

Centre Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 111,569 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,905 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

charging light glowing

fuel guage not working

Fail 23 Aug 2011 110,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

charging light glowing

fuel guage not working

Pass 16 Sep 2010 109,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 107,721 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 105,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 103,369 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FAX 256K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FAX 256K, 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.

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FAX 256K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 15 November 1971.

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