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XAK 40L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAK 40L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,204 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 71,203 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,180 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,762 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,162 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,113 miles

offside front inner arch corroded † †

Pass 14 Nov 2005 66,781 miles

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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XAK 40L is a 1972 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 81.8%.

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 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 XAK 40L, 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

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What year was XAK 40L registered?

XAK 40L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XAK 40L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAK 40L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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