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MYY 615L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Orange Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYY 615L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 67,243 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 67,243 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,243 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,243 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,240 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,219 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,847 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 61,864 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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MYY 615L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Orange with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MYY 615L, 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 MYY 615L registered?

MYY 615L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is MYY 615L safe to buy?

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