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HCC 905N

1974 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,756 mi
Last recorded184,756 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCC 905N
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2006 184,756 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion holes to rear arches

corrosion to both sills

emmissions on limit

heavy corrosion to both rear wells

indicaters have audible warning only.

large corrosion hole to nearside floor pan.

offside front seat belt catch sticks,

play in steering box and leaking

rear brake dirt shields corroded.

repeaters not fitted[too old].

Pass 2 Sep 2005 183,384 miles

battery loose

brake valve wire disconnected

corrosion:- nearside front floor, offside front silllip, rear arches, rear side wells (both)

front tyres outer edges worn - esp. nearside

near side front calliper spring missing

near side front seat belt fraying & poor retracting

no rear seats / belts fitted

offside wiper blade too long

play in offside outer track rod inner joint (borderline pass / fail)

play in steering box

rear brake pads required soon & offside rear spring missing

rear brakes back plates corroding

steering box oil leak

top hose soft

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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HCC 905N is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HCC 905N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCC 905N registered?

HCC 905N is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is HCC 905N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCC 905N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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