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BAD 162E

1974 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,178 mi
Last recorded3,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 162E
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 3,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 1,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 142 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 142 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018
Pass 2 Apr 2015
Pass 3 Jan 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011

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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BAD 162E is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,830 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 BAD 162E, 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 52 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 BAD 162E registered?

BAD 162E is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 7 June 1974.

Is BAD 162E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 162E shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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