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CAB 316B

1964 Volvo P120

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,910 mi
Last recorded72,910 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1964 Volvo P12057,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 316B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,910 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured cab area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded

front panel corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 72,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured cab area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills slightly corroded

front panel corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,682 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing/door pillar b post showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking ?

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

front panel corroded

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated,exhaust fouling body

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front inner wing/door pillar area showing signs of corrosion

n/s/rear axle strap broken

rear exhaust rubbers spit

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,251 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,228 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 72,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,076 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,076 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 70,278 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 69,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 67,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 67,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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CAB 316B is a 1964 Volvo P120 in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CAB 316B, 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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CAB 316B is a 1964 Volvo P120, first registered on 29 May 1964.

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