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394 BHR

1963 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1963 Volvo P12044,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration394 BHR
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,667 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leek from steering box

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,377 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,037 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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394 BHR is a 1963 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1963 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 44,882 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 394 BHR, 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 63 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 394 BHR registered?

394 BHR is a 1963 Volvo P120, first registered on 16 April 1963.

Is 394 BHR safe to buy?

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