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EGC 476J

1970 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,052 mi
Last recorded69,052 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Volvo 100 Series115,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 476J
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,796 miles

Exhaust showing corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,767 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,682 miles

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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EGC 476J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 115,461 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 EGC 476J, 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 56 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 EGC 476J registered?

EGC 476J is a 1970 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is EGC 476J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGC 476J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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