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DJB 919K

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Maroon Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,862 mi
Last recorded106,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 919K
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,862 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 106,677 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 106,149 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,304 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,315 miles

N/S and O/S front floor is excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front steering idler has play in a pin/bush

Nearside Rear boot floor/panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S and O/S front floor is excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front steering idler has play in a pin/bush

Nearside Rear boot floor/panel corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2014 92,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front floor pans are rusting

Fail 19 Nov 2014 92,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front floor pans are rusting

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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DJB 919K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Maroon with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DJB 919K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJB 919K registered?

DJB 919K is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is DJB 919K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJB 919K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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