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VES 345L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,049 mi
Last recorded136,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2006
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVES 345L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2006 136,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 136,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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VES 345L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 VES 345L, 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 54 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 VES 345L?

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What year was VES 345L registered?

VES 345L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 21 March 1972.

Is VES 345L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VES 345L shows 2 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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