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BFL 118B

1987 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,759 mi
Last recorded73,759 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 118B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,569 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,537 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,198 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 68,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,093 miles

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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BFL 118B is a 1987 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BFL 118B, 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 39 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BFL 118B registered?

BFL 118B is a 1987 Volvo P120, first registered on 10 December 1987.

Is BFL 118B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFL 118B shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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