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VBY 998L

2008 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 998L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,415 miles

Body work corrosion behind the OS head light on the inner wing

Corrosion under the NSF floor pan. Not with in 30cm off steering or suspension mount

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective soft ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Len starting to fog up on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,787 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

cooling fan bearings worn

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,969 miles

Engine running ruff and sounds like it has an miss fire

Hand brake cable pivot starting to stick under the car

Nearside Rear Wing starting to corrode

Play in cooling fan bearings

rear gearbox mounting soft and wet with oil

vacuum leak from under the OS of the dash board

Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,451 miles

Engine running ruff and sounds like it has an miss fire

Hand brake cable pivot starting to stick under the car

Play in cooling fan bearings

rear gearbox mounting soft and wet with oil

vacuum leak from under the OS of the dash board

Fail 19 Feb 2020 66,450 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine rocker cover loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine running ruff and sounds like it has an miss fire

Hand brake cable pivot starting to stick under the car

Play in cooling fan bearings

rear gearbox mounting soft and wet with oil

vacuum leak from under the OS of the dash board

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,742 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery held in by cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Vacuum leak from be hide the glove box area but don't effect the braking system

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,576 miles

Battery held in with a cable tie

Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,566 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery held in with a cable tie

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,586 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,972 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2015 59,972 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 59,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,964 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wiper blades

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,964 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wiper blades

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,580 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R quarter panel excessively corroded

o/S outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 55,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R quarter panel excessively corroded

o/S outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,407 miles

corrosion along the bottom of both doors and rear quarter panels

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion along the bottom of both doors and rear quarter panels

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,350 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,350 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 44,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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VBY 998L is a 2008 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 998L, 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 18 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VBY 998L is a 2008 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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