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RKY 954J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 954J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 89,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 89,340 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,958 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 88,893 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,019 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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RKY 954J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 RKY 954J, 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 55 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 RKY 954J registered?

RKY 954J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is RKY 954J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKY 954J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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