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AOR 297A

1963 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,417 mi
Last recorded19,417 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1963 Volvo P12044,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOR 297A
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,417 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion outside prescribed area

Fail 6 Aug 2018 19,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 19,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,492 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,190 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,941 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 17,940 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 17,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 17,500 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 May 2011 17,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 17,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 16,592 miles

all tyres sidewalls slight cracks

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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AOR 297A is a 1963 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOR 297A, 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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AOR 297A is a 1963 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 November 1963.

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