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YJU 7J

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Maroon Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,108 mi
Last recorded69,108 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJU 7J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 69,108 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (sill) (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,148 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,622 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,622 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

O/S/F Brake Ineficient

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,332 miles

Oil leak

ns steering ideler slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,755 miles

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

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

slight smearing of wiperblades

Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,745 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both handbrake cables slight chaffing on rear arms

fuel cap seal is perished

slight smearing of wiperblades

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,194 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 64,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,792 miles

Oil leak

surface rust around sills

Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,927 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 62,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 61,594 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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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YJU 7J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Maroon with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 YJU 7J, 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 55 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 YJU 7J registered?

YJU 7J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 6 May 1971.

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