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620 WML

1959 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,298 mi
Last recorded70,298 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration620 WML
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight play nearside steering idler

Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 69,753 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 69,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

rear bump stop top mounting area rusting both sides/

Pass 13 May 2008 68,958 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 68,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2007 68,486 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2006 68,040 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 11 May 2005 7,977 miles

slight play in steering idler/slight play both front hubs

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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620 WML is a 1959 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 620 WML, 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 67 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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620 WML is a 1959 Volvo P120, first registered on 31 December 1959.

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