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234 LHU

1970 Volvo P130

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,734 mi
Last recorded76,734 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 LHU
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,734 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

heavely undersilled but structure feels firm

Fail 18 Jun 2025 76,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,764 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 53,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 36,307 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 25,584 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 18,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,147 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 98,104 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 91,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 91,315 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,698 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,167 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 83,167 miles

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.

75.4%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Stop lamp not working 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 47
position lamp(s) not working 45
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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.

Is 234 LHU safe to buy?

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