MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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.
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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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