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LBY 33K

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,856 mi
Last recorded78,856 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBY 33K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2016 78,026 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front behind head light rusty

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

Offside Front behind head light

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,551 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 29 May 2015 76,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 22 May 2014 75,159 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,765 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 25 May 2012 74,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

servo hose is perished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,755 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 74,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 74,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LBY 33K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 LBY 33K, 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 54 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LBY 33K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 11 January 1972.

Is LBY 33K safe to buy?

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