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149 EVJ

1962 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,018 mi
Last recorded65,018 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1962 Volvo P12047,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149 EVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,018 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 65,018 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,453 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 49,700 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo P120?

Based on 6,469 MOT tests across 699 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 237
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 210
Stop lamp not working 207
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
Horn not working 124
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149 EVJ is a 1962 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,056 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo P120 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 149 EVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P120 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 64 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 149 EVJ registered?

149 EVJ is a 1962 Volvo P120, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 149 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 149 EVJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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