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TGC 198M

1973 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

143,924 mi
Last recorded143,924 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 198M
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2006 143,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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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TGC 198M is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 93,766 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 TGC 198M, 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 53 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 TGC 198M?

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What year was TGC 198M registered?

TGC 198M is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 7 August 1973.

Is TGC 198M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 198M shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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