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TTB 588M

1974 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTB 588M
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside and Offside front outriggers inadequatly repaired not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Weak brake servo action

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,623 miles

Brake servo weak assistance

Nearside and Offside front outriggers inadequatly welded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside and Offside rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (5.2.6)

Brake servo weak assistance

Nearside and Offside front outriggers inadequatly welded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside and Offside rear suspension arms corroding

Offside rear step panel holed by corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2016 90,618 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear inner door pillar starting to rust

Fail 1 May 2014 90,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 90,587 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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TTB 588M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,830 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 TTB 588M, 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 52 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TTB 588M registered?

TTB 588M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 18 January 1974.

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The MOT history for TTB 588M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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