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LVE 385G

1969 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,601 mi
Last recorded196,601 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1969 Volvo 100 Series80,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVE 385G
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 196,601 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded but plated from inside

Fail 5 Feb 2024 196,593 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm bracket on floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm bracket on floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded but plated from inside

Pass 17 Mar 2021 187,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 186,618 miles

Nearside Front play in steering idler

Pass 1 May 2018 186,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

steering box shaft has slight side room at droparm end

Pass 24 Apr 2017 185,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 185,228 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 30 Sep 2015 185,120 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2015 185,087 miles

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

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

Play in steering box

Pass 15 Jul 2014 182,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 182,110 miles

slight corrosion to O/S floor but not within prescribed area

slight corrosion to O/S/R floor, not excessive

slight play in N/S steering idler arm pin/bush

Fail 11 Mar 2013 182,104 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion to O/S/R floor, not excessive

slight play in N/S steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 29 Mar 2012 181,690 miles

O/S Floor corroded (not within prescribed area)

Play in steering box and idler

Fail 20 Mar 2012 181,690 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S Floor corroded (not within prescribed area)

O/S Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Play in steering box and idler

Pass 16 Feb 2011 180,668 miles

Front wheel bearings sound rough when rotated

Steering box worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 179,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 179,910 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 178,412 miles

Crack in O/S mirror glass

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 178,412 miles

Crack in O/S mirror glass

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 178,369 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Apr 2007 178,354 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Apr 2006 177,246 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 177,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrsion on off side front jacking point

off side door mirror cracked

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

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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LVE 385G is a 1969 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1969 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 80,527 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 LVE 385G, 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 57 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LVE 385G registered?

LVE 385G is a 1969 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 April 1969.

Is LVE 385G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVE 385G shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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