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BHM 695H

1970 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,464 mi
Last recorded24,464 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHM 695H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 24,464 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,068 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 23,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,625 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,588 miles

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,404 miles

Drivers floor & both outer doorsills at rear corroded, but not structural or prescribed areas

Fail 10 Oct 2009 18,404 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Drivers floor & both outer doorsills at rear corroded, but not structural or prescribed areas

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,233 miles

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

ns and os rear of outer sills holed under structure ok

nsr tyre perrished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2008 17,233 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

ns and os rear of outer sills holed under structure ok

nsr tyre perrished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,117 miles

Battery insecure

Brake servo sluggish in operation

Nearside & offside rear wheel arches slight corrossion by outer door sills

Nearside rear tyre perished

Slight flex in chassis by steering box mounts

Smell of petrol but no obvious leak

Trim on nearside front wing insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 13,307 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 13,307 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

How Reliable is the Volvo P130?

Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Stop lamp not working 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 47
position lamp(s) not working 45
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BHM 695H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 43,051 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 P130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHM 695H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P130 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 56 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHM 695H registered?

BHM 695H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 10 July 1970.

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