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KNK 305L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,695 mi
Last recorded63,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNK 305L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 63,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body corroded

boot floor corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

ns/f o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,628 miles

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

boot floor corroded

o/s/f front wing corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,628 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

boot floor corroded

o/s/f front wing corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,459 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

offside and nearside boot floors corroded

steering idle arm has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2011 63,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

offside and nearside boot floors corroded

steering idle arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,387 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,957 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 62,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,867 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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KNK 305L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNK 305L, 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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KNK 305L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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