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266 UYN

1989 Volvo P120

Beige Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,727 mi
Last recorded51,727 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration266 UYN
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,727 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,727 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,727 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,727 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,727 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 51,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,727 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,727 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 51,727 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,821 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 47,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 47,529 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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266 UYN is a 1989 Volvo P120 in Beige with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 266 UYN, 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 37 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 266 UYN registered?

266 UYN is a 1989 Volvo P120, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is 266 UYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 266 UYN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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