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SYH 142

1968 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

242,408 mi
Last recorded242,408 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1968 Volvo 100 Series144,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYH 142
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 242,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 238,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 237,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 236,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 235,183 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 235,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 231,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes allong front X member (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 229,278 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 229,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 229,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 228,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 228,785 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 228,546 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 228,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 228,533 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 228,224 miles

wheel nuts not checked, trims fitted.

Fail 19 Aug 2005 228,203 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

wheel nuts not checked, trims fitted.

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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SYH 142 is a 1968 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1968 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 144,012 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 SYH 142, 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 58 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 SYH 142?

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What year was SYH 142 registered?

SYH 142 is a 1968 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 6 February 1968.

Is SYH 142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYH 142 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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