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ALC 604A

2002 Volvo P120

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

18,108 mi
Last recorded18,108 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 604A
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 18,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 17,801 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 17,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 17,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 17,363 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 17,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 13,419 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 13,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,203 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 5,885 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 4,777 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 4,777 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 1,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,126 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 18,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,716 miles

1. Slight play in Idler arm

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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ALC 604A is a 2002 Volvo P120 in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 ALC 604A, 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 24 years old, this Volvo P120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ALC 604A registered?

ALC 604A is a 2002 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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