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MBJ 762K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Maroon Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,524 mi
Last recorded58,524 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBJ 762K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,524 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 58,499 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2016 58,371 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 58,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,442 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,986 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,986 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,882 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 54,882 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,885 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,790 miles

all tyres perished

chip in centre of windscreen

various minor exhaust leaks

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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MBJ 762K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Maroon with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 MBJ 762K, 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 55 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MBJ 762K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 9 December 1971.

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