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NYE 161L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,320 mi
Last recorded9,320 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYE 161L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2017 9,320 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Footwell (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings "A" pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working "All" (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively "Both" (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 9,096 miles

body general corrosion

brake pipes corroded

offside front brake chaffed

Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,670 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on body work

Fail 31 Jul 2014 8,670 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion on body work

Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,309 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake hoses fouling

Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,697 miles

rear floor corrosion

sill corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 6,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,687 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 6,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 5,948 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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NYE 161L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NYE 161L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NYE 161L registered?

NYE 161L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is NYE 161L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYE 161L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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