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PLC 526L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,944 mi
Last recorded84,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLC 526L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,944 miles

Both outer sills covered in body filler

Corrosion both front floors outside of a prescribed area

Corrosion both front inner wings

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both outer sills covered in body filler

Corrosion both front floors outside of a prescribed area

Corrosion both front inner wings

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,439 miles

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

centre rear belt not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

centre rear belt not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

metal brake pipe across front surface corrosion

offside engine mount broken

Fail 24 Aug 2007 82,355 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres 165x15 rear tyres 185/70x15

offside engine mount broken

Pass 1 Jul 2006 80,770 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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PLC 526L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PLC 526L, 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 PLC 526L registered?

PLC 526L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is PLC 526L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLC 526L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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