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OGL 92L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,723 mi
Last recorded43,723 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGL 92L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 43,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel line perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel line perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,189 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 43,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,313 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,712 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension steering and brake parts showing surface corrosion

surface corrosion on underbody and inner sills

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 38,068 miles

all suspension bushes showing cracks

brake hose metal ends corroded

chips in windscreen

front drop links bushes showing cracks

n/s/f side light lens cracked

rear suspension arms and rear coil springs showing corrosion

surface corrosion showing along floor o/s and n/s

surface corrosion showing on all brake pipes

suspension and brake parts showing surface corrosion

tow bar fitted

Pass 15 May 2012 36,582 miles

all suspension bushes showing cracks

brake hose metal ends corroded

chips in windscreen

front drop link bushes showing cracks

n/s/f side light lens cracked

surface corrosion showing on all brake pipes

suspension and brake parts showing surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2011 35,244 miles

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT LENS CRACKED

REAR DISCS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING AROUND UNDER BODY PANELS

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON SUSPENSION PARTS

SURFACE CRACKS IN FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

SURFACE CRACKS SHOWING IN FRONT BRAKE HOSES

SURFACE CRACKS SHOWING ON ALL BRAKE HOSES

Pass 19 May 2010 35,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 35,081 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall weakening

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

n/s/r tyre sidewall weakening

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,012 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,012 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,594 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,592 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,732 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OGL 92L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OGL 92L, 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.

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What year was OGL 92L registered?

OGL 92L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 28 December 1972.

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