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GPU 80N

1974 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,919 mi
Last recorded101,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPU 80N
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 101,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,910 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 101,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 101,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2009 100,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 100,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 100,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,497 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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GPU 80N is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,830 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 GPU 80N, 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 52 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 GPU 80N registered?

GPU 80N is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GPU 80N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPU 80N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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