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XNF 28L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,258 mi
Last recorded112,258 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNF 28L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 112,258 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 110,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 109,661 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 106,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,042 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,351 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs pitted

slight oil leak from engine/gear box

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,571 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewall

Exhaust system has slight blow

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,686 miles

heavy coat of wax oil difficult to inspect items and areas

Pass 24 Dec 2014 98,971 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 98,971 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,990 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 97,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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XNF 28L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 93,766 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 XNF 28L, 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 53 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 XNF 28L registered?

XNF 28L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is XNF 28L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNF 28L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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