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BYW 60H

1970 Volvo P120

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,344 mi
Last recorded27,344 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1970 Volvo P12043,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYW 60H
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 27,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 27,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 25,509 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 25,499 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 24,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,592 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 21,583 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,416 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,202 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,900 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,864 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 20,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,881 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,650 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,314 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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BYW 60H is a 1970 Volvo P120 in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 43,715 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 BYW 60H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYW 60H registered?

BYW 60H is a 1970 Volvo P120, first registered on 15 April 1970.

Is BYW 60H safe to buy?

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