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WRV 317K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,263 mi
Last recorded70,263 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 317K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,263 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 68,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

center exhaust silencer rattles when hit

fuel filler cap seal poor

slight play in steering box sector shaft

Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

center exhaust silencer rattles when hit

fuel filler cap seal poor

slight play in steering box sector shaft

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

center exhaust silencer rattles when hit

general oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,614 miles

as per original vt 32 no 694943386248

Fail 10 Oct 2006 65,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

o/s/r tyre perished on inner side wall

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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WRV 317K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WRV 317K, 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

How do I check the history of WRV 317K?

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What year was WRV 317K registered?

WRV 317K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is WRV 317K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 317K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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