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CGL 877D

1966 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,256 mi
Last recorded32,256 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1966 Volvo P13053,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGL 877D
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 32,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,885 miles

n/s inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

o/s inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,885 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

o/s inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

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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CGL 877D is a 1966 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1966 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 53,890 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 P130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGL 877D, 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 60 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CGL 877D registered?

CGL 877D is a 1966 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 March 1966.

Is CGL 877D safe to buy?

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