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OLB 442L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLB 442L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,109 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 81,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,108 miles

offside front floor slightly rusted around drain hole

Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front floor slightly rusted around drain hole

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 81,051 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 81,051 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,980 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight noise at n/s/f wheel when rotated

slight perishing ih o/s/tr tyre inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake test cerried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

n/s/front flexy brake hoses twisted but satisfactory under normal test proseedures

n/s/rear tyre worn and starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2006 80,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake test cerried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

n/s/front flexy brake hoses twisted but satisfactory under normal test proseedures

n/s/rear tyre worn and starting to perish

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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OLB 442L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OLB 442L, 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 OLB 442L registered?

OLB 442L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is OLB 442L safe to buy?

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