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HAL 570K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Turquoise Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 570K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 71,334 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,879 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2012 70,879 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,438 miles

rear arches corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,438 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear arches corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,076 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 70,053 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,032 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 70,005 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 70,005 miles

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

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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HAL 570K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Turquoise with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HAL 570K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAL 570K registered?

HAL 570K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HAL 570K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAL 570K shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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