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FJB 412K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,385 mi
Last recorded175,385 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJB 412K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 175,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 175,271 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 175,129 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 175,129 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 174,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 174,588 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 174,586 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 174,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 173,611 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 173,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2006 172,804 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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FJB 412K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJB 412K, 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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What year was FJB 412K registered?

FJB 412K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is FJB 412K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJB 412K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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