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OEY 877K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,752 mi
Last recorded53,752 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEY 877K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 53,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,145 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 52,279 miles

Both rear wheel wells corroded and holed.

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

Cracks in edge of tread on near side front tyre.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2008 52,279 miles

Both rear wheel wells corroded and holed.

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

Cracks in edge of tread on near side front tyre.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Side wall cracks in all four tyres.

Fail 9 Dec 2006 50,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight play at steering box

Slight side wall cracks bothrear tyres. †

Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,633 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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OEY 877K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 OEY 877K, 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 55 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OEY 877K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 25 October 1971.

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