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PEU 108F

1968 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,932 mi
Last recorded188,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1968 Volvo 100 Series144,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 108F
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 188,932 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Jan 2009 188,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2008 188,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 188,352 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 187,729 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 187,726 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lihgt corrosion on sill steps

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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PEU 108F is a 1968 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 144,012 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 PEU 108F, 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 58 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 PEU 108F registered?

PEU 108F is a 1968 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 13 February 1968.

Is PEU 108F safe to buy?

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