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LNW 847L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,310 mi
Last recorded50,310 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNW 847L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 50,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,273 miles

Corrosion starting in O/S & N/S Rear inner sills.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 18 Sep 2018 50,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under side corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 50,196 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under side corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,037 miles

3 Exhaust support rubbers cracking/deteriorating

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Ends of both handbrake cables(drum ends)corroding. front cable resting on exhaust pipe.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front anti-roll bar link lower bush mount corroded, not considered to be excessive

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,958 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Offside front anti-roll bar link lower bush mount corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,809 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,807 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Both offside front flexi brake hoses chaffed, but no re-inforcement visible.

Suspect play in both front wheel bearings, but unable to be sure whilst play present in both top suspension arms ball joints

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,938 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front suspension bump stop loose

Offside rear handbrake cable is close to wheel.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 46,165 miles

Brake warning lamp stays on.

Offside front brake flexible hoses chafed, not considered excessive, no reinforcing seen.

Original brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Play in nearside front lower swivel ball joint, not considered to be excessive.

Slight play in offside front lower swivel ball joint.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,812 miles

Original brake pipes heavily coated.

Play at nearside front wheel bearing, not considered excessive.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,554 miles

Both front inner wings corroded, not excessively & not in prescribed areas.

Noted damage to roof, not excessive & not in prescribed areas.

Offside rear inner arch/boot floor corroded, not excessively.

Underside brake pipes heavily coated in sealer.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,100 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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LNW 847L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LNW 847L, 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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What year was LNW 847L registered?

LNW 847L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 14 November 1972.

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