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OBF 333J

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

148,467 mi
Last recorded148,467 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBF 333J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2006 148,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on offside front floor not in prescribed area

corrosion on offside inner wing not in prescribed area (behind head lamp unit)

corrosion under offside rear boot floor not in prescribed

slight leak on steering box

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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OBF 333J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 OBF 333J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBF 333J registered?

OBF 333J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 13 August 1970.

Is OBF 333J safe to buy?

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