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317 XUA

1961 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,283 mi
Last recorded57,283 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1961 Volvo P12051,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration317 XUA
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,026 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 19,978 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,107 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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317 XUA is a 1961 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 51,004 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 P120 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 317 XUA, 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 65 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 317 XUA registered?

317 XUA is a 1961 Volvo P120, first registered on 26 April 1961.

Is 317 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 317 XUA 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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