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BHK 294A

1963 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,142 mi
Last recorded32,142 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1963 Volvo P12044,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHK 294A
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,142 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,746 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 25,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 17,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,615 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 11,615 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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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BHK 294A is a 1963 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 BHK 294A, 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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What year was BHK 294A registered?

BHK 294A is a 1963 Volvo P120, first registered on 22 February 1963.

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