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HOT 114L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,653 mi
Last recorded97,653 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 114L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,653 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 97,652 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 85,466 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HOT 114L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HOT 114L, 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.

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What year was HOT 114L registered?

HOT 114L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is HOT 114L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOT 114L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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