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NAL 685M

1974 Volvo 100 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,294 mi
Last recorded96,294 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 685M
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,294 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,284 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

under body corroded & parts of it coverd in black paint

Fail 31 May 2011 96,284 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body corroded & parts of it coverd in black paint

Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,238 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,063 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight engine oil leak

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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NAL 685M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NAL 685M, 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 NAL 685M registered?

NAL 685M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 3 January 1974.

Is NAL 685M safe to buy?

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