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OAE 118M

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,342 mi
Last recorded7,342 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 118M
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 7,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake efficiency,s only just past foot and hand

Fail 26 Nov 2020 7,342 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake efficiency,s only just past foot and hand

Pass 4 Dec 2015 7,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,067 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 6,768 miles

Offside front wheel arch rusty

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Slight lift in offside front lower arm ball joint

Slight play in all propshaft ujs

Various oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,023 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 5,023 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 4,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,185 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

offside handbrake cable fouling exhaust

speedo cable fouling exhaust

Pass 31 Aug 2007 361 miles

all tyres worn badly on outside edges

centre rear exhaust mounting

handbrake efficiency

offside front road wheel

Fail 25 Jul 2006 122,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 122,274 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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OAE 118M is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OAE 118M, 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 OAE 118M registered?

OAE 118M is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 7 August 1973.

Is OAE 118M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAE 118M 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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