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YPV 637L

1972 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

121,656 mi
Last recorded121,656 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1972 Volvo 100 Series89,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPV 637L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 121,656 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 120,413 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 120,413 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 120,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 115,405 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 115,405 miles

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

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

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

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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YPV 637L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1972 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 YPV 637L, 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 54 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 YPV 637L registered?

YPV 637L is a 1972 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is YPV 637L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPV 637L shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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