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SGU 918L

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Orange Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,041 mi
Last recorded48,041 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGU 918L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 48,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,032 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,531 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,852 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,852 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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SGU 918L is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Orange with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 SGU 918L, 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 55 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 SGU 918L?

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What year was SGU 918L registered?

SGU 918L is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SGU 918L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGU 918L shows 7 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.

Does SGU 918L have outstanding finance?

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