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NGS 500H

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,515 mi
Last recorded174,515 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGS 500H
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 174,515 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear panels corroded

offside front floor drain area corroded

offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Apr 2013 174,492 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 177,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 174,475 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 174,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 174,457 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust show slight corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 174,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 172,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f bumpstop rubber missing

n/s/r bumpstop rubber missing.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 172,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f bumpstop rubber missing

n/s/r bumpstop rubber missing.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 171,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 177,012 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 169,977 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 168,523 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 167,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 167,875 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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NGS 500H is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1970 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 115,461 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 NGS 500H, 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 56 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 NGS 500H registered?

NGS 500H is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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