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KBY 912K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,322 mi
Last recorded151,322 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 912K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 151,322 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill /floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill / floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 150,534 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 150,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 149,921 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 149,908 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 149,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 141,559 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished and worn

front floors corroded

n/s/ mainfeed brake pipe corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear seat not present

slight play in n/s/ idler

Fail 1 Oct 2012 141,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front suspension arm bushes perished and worn

front floors corroded

n/s/ mainfeed brake pipe corroded

rear axle bushes worn

rear seat not present

slight play in n/s/ idler

Fail 15 Sep 2012 141,328 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front suspension arm bushes perished and worn

n/s mainfeed brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/ front floor corroded

o/s front floor corroded

rear axle bushes worn

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 6 Oct 2011 135,509 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 135,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 135,461 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 135,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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KBY 912K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 KBY 912K, 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.

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KBY 912K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 18 August 1971.

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