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50,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Corrosion starting in O/S & N/S Rear inner sills.
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
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)
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)
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.
Original brake pipes heavily coated.
Play at nearside front wheel bearing, not considered excessive.
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.
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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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LNW 847L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 14 November 1972.
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