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UYE 142M

1973 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,840 mi
Last recorded88,840 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYE 142M
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,840 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 86,395 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear boot floor corroded

offside rear brake was binding (slight) on first operation but ok now

Fail 23 Jun 2012 86,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear boot floor corroded

offside rear brake was binding (slight) on first operation but ok now

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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UYE 142M is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UYE 142M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UYE 142M?

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What year was UYE 142M registered?

UYE 142M is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is UYE 142M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYE 142M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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