MOT Status
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76,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
heavely undersilled but structure feels firm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
heavely undersilled but structure feels firm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/f chassis starting to corrode
o/s/r inner wing corroded not near any load bearing member
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/f chassis starting to corrode
o/s/r inner wing corroded not near any load bearing member
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion starting in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
corrosion starting in places
corrosion starting in places under neath and both sides rear inner wings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine damp with oil
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine damp with oil
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake pipe damp ?
o/s front floor holed
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake pipe damp ?
o/s front floor holed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s track rod both ball joint dust covers split
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
All tyres slightly perished on walls + rear tyres wearing on edges to limit
How Reliable is the Volvo P130?
Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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234 LHU is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1970 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 43,051 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 P130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 234 LHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo P130 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 56 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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234 LHU is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 10 April 1970.
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