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UEC 378M

1974 Volvo 100 Series

Green Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,140 mi
Last recorded80,140 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 Volvo 100 Series95,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 378M
MakeVolvo
Model100 Series
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 80,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2025 80,140 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 80,128 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 80,051 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 79,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 79,354 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2020 79,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2019 79,344 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 79,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,779 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,669 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,561 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 77,947 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2011 77,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 76,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,354 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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UEC 378M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series in Green with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UEC 378M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEC 378M registered?

UEC 378M is a 1974 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 29 April 1974.

Is UEC 378M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEC 378M shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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