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PUU 33F

1968 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,754 mi
Last recorded89,754 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1968 Volvo 100 Series144,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUU 33F
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,754 miles

corrosion repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2012 89,744 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

under vehicle has surface corrosion on steering and suspension items

under vehicle heavily under sealed and cannot check vehicle corrosion propley

Pass 5 Nov 2009 199,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear outer sill and wheel arch area is showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 199,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear outer sill and wheel arch area is showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 197,605 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Nov 2008 197,598 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Aug 2005 186,465 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot floor badly corroded (but not within prescribed area)

offside floor badly corroded (but not within prescribed area)

steering box has slight play in bearings (not excessive)

steering idler bushes slightly worn (not) excessive)

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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PUU 33F is a 1968 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PUU 33F, 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 PUU 33F registered?

PUU 33F is a 1968 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 August 1968.

Is PUU 33F safe to buy?

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