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CYM 399H

1970 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,879 mi
Last recorded13,879 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYM 399H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 13,879 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 13,859 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster missing (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 13,665 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 13,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 13,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 12,252 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 12,187 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 11,505 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust supported with tie straps & touching rear bumper

Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,311 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 11,289 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,186 miles

rear adjusters broken

rear support rubbers perrished and stretched

vehicle not fitted with external mirrors standard for 1970 models

Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,286 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 7,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 9 Jun 2005 97,113 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 97,113 miles

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

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

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

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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CYM 399H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 43,051 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 CYM 399H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CYM 399H registered?

CYM 399H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is CYM 399H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYM 399H shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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