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VRU 254J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,311 mi
Last recorded26,311 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 254J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 26,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR TO WHEEL WELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A POST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 26,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel well to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 26,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel well to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 26,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 26,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 124,523 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 124,460 miles

Battery insecure

sharp edge offside front door, unlikely to cause injury

Fail 7 Oct 2009 124,457 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sharp edge offside front door unlikely to cause injury

Pass 1 Feb 2006 121,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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VRU 254J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VRU 254J, 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.

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What year was VRU 254J registered?

VRU 254J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is VRU 254J safe to buy?

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