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SAC 550M

1974 Volvo 100 Series

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,607 mi
Last recorded96,607 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAC 550M
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 96,607 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/F inner sill excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R arch excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S inner sill excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R inner arch has excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R inner sill excessiev corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Hazard warning light not working on O/S

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil around engine

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 96,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 96,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,200 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,143 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,073 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,061 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,061 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,978 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 95,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,670 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,459 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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SAC 550M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SAC 550M, 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 SAC 550M registered?

SAC 550M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 17 May 1974.

Is SAC 550M safe to buy?

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