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BST 12C

1965 Volvo P130

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,962 mi
Last recorded2,962 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1965 Volvo P13056,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBST 12C
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 2,962 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 2,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,291 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,621 miles

slight movement in nearside steering arm.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in nearside steering arm.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,723 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,240 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 82,150 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering idler is slightly worn.

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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BST 12C is a 1965 Volvo P130 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1965 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 56,109 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 BST 12C, 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 61 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BST 12C registered?

BST 12C is a 1965 Volvo P130, first registered on 4 June 1965.

Is BST 12C safe to buy?

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