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BMG 279H

1970 Volvo P130

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,498 mi
Last recorded2,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMG 279H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 2,498 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 2,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 2,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 1,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 383 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 31 May 2007 98,321 miles

Centre xhaust mountings deteriorating!

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2007 98,321 miles

Centre xhaust mountings deteriorating!

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advanced corrosion to all prescribed area`s

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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BMG 279H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMG 279H, 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 BMG 279H registered?

BMG 279H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 19 June 1970.

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