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HVF 319L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,978 mi
Last recorded75,978 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVF 319L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 73,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,438 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,985 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,801 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Near side rear brake dragging slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front tyres slightly perished

Near side rear brake dragging slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,966 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 69,966 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HVF 319L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HVF 319L, 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 HVF 319L registered?

HVF 319L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is HVF 319L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVF 319L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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