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WUB 191H

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUB 191H
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 44,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,686 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 37,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,064 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,412 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 36,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,738 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all bonded suspension slightly deteriorated

offside rear slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 34,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all bonded suspension slightly deteriorated

offside rear slightly corroded

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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WUB 191H is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 115,461 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 WUB 191H, 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 56 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 WUB 191H registered?

WUB 191H is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 24 April 1970.

Is WUB 191H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUB 191H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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