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YDO 772L

1973 Volvo 100 Series

Gold Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

103,834 mi
Last recorded103,834 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1973 Volvo 100 Series93,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDO 772L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2006 103,834 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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YDO 772L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series in Gold with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 YDO 772L, 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

How do I check the history of YDO 772L?

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What year was YDO 772L registered?

YDO 772L is a 1973 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 10 May 1973.

Is YDO 772L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDO 772L shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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