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Body work corrosion behind the OS head light on the inner wing
Corrosion under the NSF floor pan. Not with in 30cm off steering or suspension mount
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective soft ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Len starting to fog up on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
cooling fan bearings worn
Engine running ruff and sounds like it has an miss fire
Hand brake cable pivot starting to stick under the car
Nearside Rear Wing starting to corrode
Play in cooling fan bearings
rear gearbox mounting soft and wet with oil
vacuum leak from under the OS of the dash board
Engine running ruff and sounds like it has an miss fire
Hand brake cable pivot starting to stick under the car
Play in cooling fan bearings
rear gearbox mounting soft and wet with oil
vacuum leak from under the OS of the dash board
Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine rocker cover loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine running ruff and sounds like it has an miss fire
Hand brake cable pivot starting to stick under the car
Play in cooling fan bearings
rear gearbox mounting soft and wet with oil
vacuum leak from under the OS of the dash board
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery held in by cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))
Vacuum leak from be hide the glove box area but don't effect the braking system
Battery held in with a cable tie
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery held in with a cable tie
Front Number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and O/S (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system corroded
Front number plate cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
wiper blades
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
wiper blades
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R quarter panel excessively corroded
o/S outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R quarter panel excessively corroded
o/S outer sill slightly corroded
corrosion along the bottom of both doors and rear quarter panels
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion along the bottom of both doors and rear quarter panels
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 100 Series?
Based on 3,665 MOT tests across 479 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBY 998L is a 2008 Volvo 100 Series in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
The most common reason a Volvo 100 Series fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 998L, 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 18 years old, this Volvo 100 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was VBY 998L registered?
VBY 998L is a 2008 Volvo 100 Series, first registered on 6 May 2008.
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