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XJY 643N

1974 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,688 mi
Last recorded97,688 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJY 643N
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,688 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust mount missing perished

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,991 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 96,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,856 miles

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

nearside rear lower body corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,845 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 96,845 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,465 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc pitted

slightly low rear suspension

Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc pitted

slightly low rear suspension

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,436 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear srings starting to get weak

w/screen gone milky around edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,222 miles

rear disc starting to pit

windscreen n/s milky on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 95,869 miles

indicator internal lamp

panhard rod bush slight wear

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,994 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 94,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XJY 643N is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,830 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 XJY 643N, 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 52 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XJY 643N is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 24 September 1974.

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