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SFR 85J

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,424 mi
Last recorded197,424 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFR 85J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 197,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 196,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 195,461 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 195,461 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 192,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 190,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 189,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 186,827 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 186,827 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 185,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 185,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 184,184 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 178,282 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 178,280 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 174,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 174,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 170,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 165,628 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 165,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2008 157,822 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 157,822 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 154,300 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 154,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SFR 85J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1970 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 115,461 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 SFR 85J, 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 56 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 SFR 85J?

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What year was SFR 85J registered?

SFR 85J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is SFR 85J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFR 85J shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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