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MPH 357L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Gold Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,673 mi
Last recorded41,673 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 357L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 41,673 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 41,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,584 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 41,584 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,365 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,543 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 39,543 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 39,520 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,874 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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MPH 357L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Gold with a 2,980cc 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 MPH 357L, 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 MPH 357L registered?

MPH 357L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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