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RYB 749L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,899 mi
Last recorded79,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYB 749L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,652 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 78,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel housings corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,351 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,257 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,257 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust support clip loose.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2012 72,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 72,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 71,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 69,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 66,691 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 66,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 64,677 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 64,677 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,037 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,902 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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RYB 749L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RYB 749L, 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 RYB 749L registered?

RYB 749L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 7 June 1973.

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