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JWO 519L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,293 mi
Last recorded47,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWO 519L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,293 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

steering box has slight leak of oil

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,815 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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JWO 519L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 93,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWO 519L, 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 53 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 JWO 519L registered?

JWO 519L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is JWO 519L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWO 519L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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