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SPP 162M

1974 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,322 mi
Last recorded32,322 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 162M
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 32,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 31,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 31,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 29,781 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 29,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,739 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 29,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,676 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 29,674 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

slight corrosion on all brake disc's

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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SPP 162M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SPP 162M, 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 SPP 162M registered?

SPP 162M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is SPP 162M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPP 162M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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