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UHR 87J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,974 mi
Last recorded171,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHR 87J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 171,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 168,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 168,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 167,669 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 167,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 166,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 164,253 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 161,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 158,954 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 156,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 153,831 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 153,831 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

areas of damage to windscreen may meet fail criteria when correct length wipers fitted

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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UHR 87J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHR 87J, 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

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What year was UHR 87J registered?

UHR 87J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is UHR 87J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHR 87J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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