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UFA 101J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,363 mi
Last recorded55,363 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFA 101J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,708 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,591 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,426 miles

o/s handbrake efforts low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,183 miles

corrosion on spare wheel well

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,591 miles

corrosion n/s floor to sill

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings

corrosion on front top wishbones

n/s/r back plate wet

Fail 7 Dec 2011 51,591 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion n/s floor to sill

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings

corrosion on front top wishbones

n/s/r back plate wet

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,298 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,808 miles

corrosion & repair on exhaust centre box

corrosion on main brake pipes

lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

steering heavy

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2005 49,797 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 49,797 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

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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UFA 101J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 UFA 101J, 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 55 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 UFA 101J?

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What year was UFA 101J registered?

UFA 101J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is UFA 101J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFA 101J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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