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HYX 688K

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,617 mi
Last recorded174,617 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 688K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 174,617 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering idler slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 174,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced top of chassis (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering idler slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 174,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 174,514 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 174,152 miles

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

both front tyres perished

radiator support panel corroded but not in testable area

Fail 14 Apr 2014 174,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly perished

nearside front outer door handle very stiff

radiator support panel corroded and holed but not in testable area

Pass 26 Aug 2006 174,136 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 174,136 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 174,067 miles

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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HYX 688K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYX 688K, 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 HYX 688K registered?

HYX 688K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 3 January 1972.

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