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SYE 873N

1974 Volvo 100 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,009 mi
Last recorded124,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYE 873N
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 120,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,504 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,100 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 114,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 113,679 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 113,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 112,804 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 111,915 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 111,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED CLOSE TO IT'S LIMIT & A LITTLE PLAY NOTED IN STEERING BOX DROP-ARM. Thanx.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 110,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 108,396 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 108,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SYE 873N is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SYE 873N, 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 SYE 873N registered?

SYE 873N is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 13 August 1974.

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