MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
offside front floor slightly rusted around drain hole
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
offside front floor slightly rusted around drain hole
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for OLB 442L shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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