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MUV 164L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,813 mi
Last recorded108,813 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 164L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,813 miles

Oil leak Very bad oil leak possibly rear main ()

Slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,813 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak Very bad oil leak possibly rear main ()

Slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,620 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 108,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,089 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall/tread perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,310 miles

nearside rear flasher fading

nearside rear tyre perishing inner wall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 105,669 miles

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

rear exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2011 101,661 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 99,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 97,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 95,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 94,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,746 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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MUV 164L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 93,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUV 164L, 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 53 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 MUV 164L registered?

MUV 164L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is MUV 164L safe to buy?

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