CarVerify

Free Car Check

KCR 322L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 3000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

122,182 mi
Last recorded122,182 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 322L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front tyre slightly out of shape

O/S front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Feb 2017 122,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on anti-roll bar when on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on anti-roll bar when on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S front tyre slightly out of shape

O/S front tyre slightly out of shape

Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,183 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 122,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 122,182 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 122,182 miles

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

boot floor and raer pannel rusted and holed

front floor pans very rusty and holed. also poor signs of repair

slight brake judder on all brakes

Fail 30 Sep 2010 122,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot floor and raer pannel rusted and holed

front floor pans very rusty and holed. also poor signs of repair

slight brake judder on all brakes

Pass 18 Aug 2009 122,138 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Propshaft component defective

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

both front brake discs corroded.

inside of offside rear wheel arch corroded.

passenger door mirror missing.

power steering belt slipping slightly.

rear exhaust silencer damaged.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Propshaft component defective

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

both front brake discs corroded.

inside of offside rear wheel arch corroded.

passenger door mirror missing.

rear exhaust silencer damaged.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 121,857 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2006 121,845 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear flexible brake hose starting to perish.

rear exhaust box damaged.

slight earthing problem to offside rear light cluster.

vehicle heavily coated in undersill, and has been welded to nearside and offside inner sill areas.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 120,695 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 120,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Volvo 100 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KCR 322L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 KCR 322L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KCR 322L?

You can check the full history of KCR 322L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KCR 322L registered?

KCR 322L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is KCR 322L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCR 322L shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KCR 322L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KCR 322L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.