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TER 764K

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Gold Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,514 mi
Last recorded137,514 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTER 764K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 136,622 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Body has slight corrosion under and around vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 136,616 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner arches front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner lower arches sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting front and rear of tow bar mounting area (6.6.6)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion under and around vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes coated in grease

rear arches corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2014 136,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes coated in grease

rear arches corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 136,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

front wing bottoms corroding

front wings corroding

rear spare wheel well corroded

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

vaqrous places starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2013 136,218 miles

front inner wings and wings starting to corrode

rear spare wheel well corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 136,146 miles

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

front inner wings and wings starting to corrode

rear spare wheel well corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 135,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 133,092 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front lower panel corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 133,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front lower panel corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 131,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the front lower corners of both front wing are corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 129,993 miles

o/s front & rear wing are corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 128,483 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2008 128,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 126,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 124,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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TER 764K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Gold with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TER 764K, 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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TER 764K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 10 February 1972.

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