MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s and o/s inner wings corroded. but not near load bearing areas.
rear propshaft universal joint badly worn
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust system touching spring
o/s/f upper wishbone rusting
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
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
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
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?
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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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