MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrison started underneath
free play detected in steering
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake discs worn/corroded.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front and rear pads wearing low
front exhaust corroded
front tyres close to limit
rear brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Volvo 100 Series?
Based on 3,665 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FGT 817J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 FGT 817J, 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 FGT 817J registered?
FGT 817J is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is FGT 817J safe to buy?
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