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SEW 144K

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,406 mi
Last recorded112,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 144K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,406 miles

n/s and o/s inner wings corroded. but not near load bearing areas.

rear propshaft universal joint badly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,391 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s and o/s inner wings corroded. but not near load bearing areas.

rear propshaft universal joint badly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

roof modified by lowering

underbody undersealed

Fail 14 May 2014 109,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust touchin chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system touching spring

o/s/f upper wishbone rusting

Fail 11 Jun 2013 106,193 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rubbing rear o/s coil spring

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,170 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

nearside rear body corrosion, but not within a prescibed area

offside front wing insecure

offside rear body corrosion, but not within a prescribed area

offside rear corrosion within a prescribed area, but not considered excessive

Fail 9 Jun 2011 100,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

nearside rear body corrosion, but not within a prescibed area

offside front wing insecure

offside rear body corrosion, but not within a prescribed area

offside rear corrosion within a prescribed area, but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2008 99,540 miles

corrosion on brake discs x4

corrosion on nearside rear & offside rear chassis legs

corrosion onoffside front jacking point

rear tyre treads low

slight play in nearside front ball joint (top)

tyre sidewalls cracked & perished

under body corrosion

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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SEW 144K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 SEW 144K, 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 54 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SEW 144K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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