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540 JPO

1963 Volvo P120

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,712 mi
Last recorded93,712 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1963 Volvo P12044,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration540 JPO
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,504 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,443 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 92,443 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 Battery cover missing.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Air filter/Flame arrestor not fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 92,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 92,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 92,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 91,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 91,643 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,479 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 91,477 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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540 JPO is a 1963 Volvo P120 in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 540 JPO, 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 540 JPO registered?

540 JPO is a 1963 Volvo P120, first registered on 8 March 1963.

Is 540 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 540 JPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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