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BNF 68B

1964 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,655 mi
Last recorded6,655 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1964 Volvo P12057,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 68B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 6,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 5,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 4,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,466 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,688 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,808 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2010 77,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor condition

slight play in steering relay

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,857 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre losing shape

slight play in all steering joints

wipers poor

Fail 28 Apr 2009 75,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre losing shape

slight play in all steering joints

wipers poor

Pass 2 May 2008 71,350 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 71,344 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 70,590 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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BNF 68B is a 1964 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1964 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 57,412 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 BNF 68B, 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 62 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNF 68B registered?

BNF 68B is a 1964 Volvo P120, first registered on 13 July 1964.

Is BNF 68B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNF 68B shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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