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GYY 449L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,939 mi
Last recorded30,939 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 449L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 30,939 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 30,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working SWITCH FAULTY (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 30,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working SWITCH FAULTY (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,875 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,863 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 30,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,490 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 30,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,370 miles

Nearside Front cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear cracking on outer wall

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear cracking on outer wall

Fail 22 Jan 2016 30,370 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear cracking on outer wall

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear cracking on outer wall

Fail 26 Nov 2015 30,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,298 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 30,298 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 30,115 miles

Left-hand front brake, slight binding.

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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GYY 449L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 GYY 449L, 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 54 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 GYY 449L registered?

GYY 449L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is GYY 449L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 449L shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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