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FFB 830F

1968 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,901 mi
Last recorded240,901 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1968 Volvo 100 Series144,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFB 830F
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,785cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 240,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 24 Sep 2010 240,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 6 Jul 2009 240,656 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 240,325 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 240,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 240,322 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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FFB 830F is a 1968 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,785cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 144,012 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 FFB 830F, 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 58 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 FFB 830F registered?

FFB 830F is a 1968 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 26 February 1968.

Is FFB 830F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFB 830F shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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