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SAN 762L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAN 762L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,811 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 98,799 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,778 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 98,772 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,690 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 98,664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 98,586 miles

link brake pipe on nearside front brake caliper has been twisted on fitting

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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SAN 762L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SAN 762L, 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

How do I check the history of SAN 762L?

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What year was SAN 762L registered?

SAN 762L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SAN 762L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAN 762L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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