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KAB 230K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,715 mi
Last recorded154,715 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 230K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 154,715 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 154,709 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 154,709 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 154,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 154,118 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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KAB 230K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 KAB 230K, 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 55 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 KAB 230K registered?

KAB 230K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is KAB 230K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAB 230K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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