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ARU 158B

1964 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,559 mi
Last recorded58,559 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1964 Volvo P12057,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 158B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 58,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 58,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,529 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,523 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 58,520 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,472 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,246 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,245 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,137 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,064 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,004 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 57,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,626 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 57,626 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,564 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,472 miles

Offside rear door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,352 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 57,349 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,170 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 57,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

offside rear door will not open from outside

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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ARU 158B is a 1964 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1964 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 57,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARU 158B, 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 62 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARU 158B registered?

ARU 158B is a 1964 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 July 1964.

Is ARU 158B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARU 158B shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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