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TGU 620L

1971 Volvo 100 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Volvo 100 Series88,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 620L
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 127,290 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

LONG SCRATCH N/S SWEPT AREA OF WINDSREEN FOLLOWING ARCH OF BLADE

N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 16 Jun 2009 127,290 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

LONG SCRATCH N/S SWEPT AREA OF WINDSREEN FOLLOWING ARCH OF BLADE

N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 127,198 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED

Pass 27 Jun 2007 126,900 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

LONG LIGHT SCRATCH IN THE N/S OF THE WINDSCREEN

Pass 16 Jun 2006 126,590 miles

A rear exhaust clamp has corroded away.

Both front brake disc back plates are corroding.

Both front seats are held in with wood type screws.

Both front shockabsorber lower mountings are perishing.

Many suspension components have a lot of surface corrosion.

The fuel cap seal is starting to perish.

The nearside front wheel is more difficult to turn by hand than the offside front.

The nearside rear bump stop is missing.

The nearside rear tyre is starting to perish on its outer wall.

The nearside washer is not working.

The steering box is knocking when the steering is shaked from side to side.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 126,590 miles

A rear exhaust clamp has corroded away.

Both front brake disc back plates are corroding.

Both front seats are held in with wood type screws.

Both front shockabsorber lower mountings are perishing.

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Many suspension components have a lot of surface corrosion.

The fuel cap seal is starting to perish.

The nearside front wheel is more difficult to turn by hand than the offside front.

The nearside rear bump stop is missing.

The nearside rear tyre is starting to perish on its outer wall.

The nearside washer is not working.

The steering box is knocking when the steering is shaked from side to side.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 126,189 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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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TGU 620L is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Volvo 100 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,644 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 TGU 620L, 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 55 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGU 620L registered?

TGU 620L is a 1971 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is TGU 620L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 620L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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