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KLY 984

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Gold Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,652 mi
Last recorded87,652 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLY 984
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,652 miles

Rear of O/S outer sill corroded.

Steering shaft rubber coupling cracking & only just acceptable.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear of O/S outer sill corroded.

Steering shaft rubber coupling cracking & only just acceptable.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,537 miles

All body damage & arch corrosion just acceptable.

O/S/F tyre tread worn on edges,outer edge just passable.

O/S/R outer sill corroded adjacent to suspension components mounted on chassis.

Slight play on N/S steering idler.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,221 miles

O/S/F tyre tread low on outer edge.

Rear of both outer sills weak.

Two rear exhaust silencers repaired.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,221 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

O/S/F tyre tread low on outer edge.

Rear of both outer sills weak.

Two rear exhaust silencers repaired.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,494 miles

Battery insecure

Blow from exhaust manifold area & repair on rear silencer both just acceptable.

Cracking on steering column rubber coupling.

N/S dipped beam pattern & aim just acceptable.

O/S/F tyre tread worn on edge.

Rear wheel arch damage only just acceptable for sharp edges.

Some play on O/S steering track rod end.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 85,494 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

O/S/F tyre tread worn on edge.

Battery insecure

Blow from exhaust manifold area & repair on rear silencer both just acceptable.

Cracking on steering column rubber coupling.

N/S dipped beam pattern & aim just acceptable.

Rear wheel arch damage only just acceptable for sharp edges.

Some play on O/S steering track rod end.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,623 miles

O/S/R spare wheel well corroded adjacent to tow bar mounting.

Rear exhaust silencer becoming weak.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,357 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R wheel arches to sill & O/S/R spare wheel mount adjacent to tow bar mount all weakened by corrosion.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,069 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 20 Apr 2007 84,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 84,323 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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KLY 984 is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Gold with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KLY 984, 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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What year was KLY 984 registered?

KLY 984 is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is KLY 984 safe to buy?

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