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PPJ 408L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,766 mi
Last recorded93,766 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 408L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,766 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 93,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 93,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 93,678 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 93,624 miles

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 24 May 2017 93,614 miles

gear box oil leak

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 93,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 93,577 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 93,440 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 93,252 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 92,796 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,342 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 92,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,323 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 91,159 miles

maximum permissable wear to nearside steering idler

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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PPJ 408L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PPJ 408L, 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 PPJ 408L registered?

PPJ 408L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is PPJ 408L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 408L shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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