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BFX 567A

1962 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,623 mi
Last recorded53,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1962 Volvo P12047,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFX 567A
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,623 miles

Offside Front slight wear in wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,363 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 53,363 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 53,340 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,340 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,281 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 53,275 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BFX 567A is a 1962 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1962 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,056 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 BFX 567A, 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 64 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFX 567A registered?

BFX 567A is a 1962 Volvo P120, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is BFX 567A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFX 567A shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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