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TFY 291K

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFY 291K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,379 miles

Inner panels at rear off headlights corroded.

Near side front door glass insecure to crank mechanism.

Sunroof not fitting correctly.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 109,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner panels at rear off headlights corroded.

Near side front door glass insecure to crank mechanism.

Sunroof not fitting correctly.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 109,345 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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TFY 291K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFY 291K, 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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How do I check the history of TFY 291K?

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What year was TFY 291K registered?

TFY 291K is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is TFY 291K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFY 291K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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