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MSE 637K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,519 mi
Last recorded30,519 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSE 637K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,519 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 30,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 30,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 30,240 miles

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

brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 22 Mar 2016 30,239 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,110 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,104 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 30,102 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 30,102 miles

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

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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MSE 637K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSE 637K, 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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What year was MSE 637K registered?

MSE 637K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MSE 637K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSE 637K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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