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ORU 783G

1969 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

69,995 mi
Last recorded69,995 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1969 Volvo 100 Series80,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 783G
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror starting to fade

o/s/r parking brake only just met the limt

rusty front brake pipes

windscreen is begining to delaminate

Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,994 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror starting to fade

rusty front brake pipes

windscreen is begining to delaminate

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,672 miles

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

boot floor an d spare wheel well rusted and holes but not effecting suspension mounting pionts

windsreen staring to delaminate around edges

Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,669 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

boot floor and spare wheel well rusted and holed but not affecting suspension mpountinr areas

windsreen starting to delaminate around edges

Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,669 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot floor and spare wheel well rusted and holed but not affecting suspension mpountinr areas

windsreen starting to delaminate around edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 65,183 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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ORU 783G is a 1969 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1969 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 80,527 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 ORU 783G, 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 57 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 ORU 783G registered?

ORU 783G is a 1969 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 3 February 1969.

Is ORU 783G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORU 783G shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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