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MGW 127L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 127L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes clipped in along the front lower crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,148 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 122,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,903 miles

oil leak from crankshaft rear oil seal

Pass 1 Apr 2015 121,558 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,092 miles

brake servo hose perished

engine bay fuel hose perished

engine oil leaking hazardous to other road users

n/s/f top swivel worn

prop uj's worn

rear exhaust mounts perished

rear wheel arches corroded

serious engine oil leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2014 121,092 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounts perished

rear wheel arches corroded

serious engine oil leaking

n/s/f top swivel worn

prop uj's worn

brake servo hose perished

engine bay fuel hose perished

engine oil leaking hazardous to other road users

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,589 miles

exhaust slight blow

serious engine oil leaking g/box bell housing area

Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 119,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 119,418 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 119,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 119,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Engine Oil Seal Leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2010 119,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Engine Oil Seal Leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2009 119,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear trailing arm is over to one side more than the other but the bush is not deteriorated and does not have play.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,356 miles

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

Oil leak

shock absorbers are noisy on the rear

Fail 14 Nov 2008 118,356 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

shock absorbers are noisy on the rear

Pass 2 Nov 2007 117,712 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 116,985 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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MGW 127L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MGW 127L, 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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MGW 127L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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