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YBL 487H

1970 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,473 mi
Last recorded27,473 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBL 487H
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 27,462 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,128 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 27,117 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2012 26,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2011 26,451 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 26,441 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 26,043 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear foot brake performance low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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YBL 487H is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YBL 487H, 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 YBL 487H registered?

YBL 487H is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 26 May 1970.

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