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HKR 52N

1975 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 Volvo 100 Series106,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKR 52N
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,305 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Oil leak under engine ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion driver door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,361 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside mirror insecure

Reseviour cap missing on clutch master cylinder

Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,598 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside mirror insecure

Reseviour cap missing on clutch master cylinder

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,373 miles

Cracks in rear fuel hoses

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,465 miles

Brake pedal antislip rubber pad slightly worn

Front and rear number plate characters are silver on black background

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,128 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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HKR 52N is a 1975 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 106,538 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 HKR 52N, 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 51 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 HKR 52N registered?

HKR 52N is a 1975 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 7 May 1975.

Is HKR 52N safe to buy?

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