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OYY 886L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYY 886L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 62,487 miles

Fuel cap seal is starting to perish.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 61,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 60,779 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 60,779 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 60,590 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto gearbox leaking, rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,417 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,148 miles

slught drag near side rear brake

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,712 miles

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

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

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

battery not secure

nearside steering idler has slight play

slight drag on nearsid rear brake

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,021 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,848 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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OYY 886L is a 1973 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYY 886L, 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

How do I check the history of OYY 886L?

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What year was OYY 886L registered?

OYY 886L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is OYY 886L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYY 886L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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