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DKN 830C

1965 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,232 mi
Last recorded64,232 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKN 830C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,232 miles

both rear axle supports straps poor

both upper front suspension ball joints dust covers poor

n/s/r drum back plate damp

Fail 1 Jun 2016 64,223 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

both rear axle supports straps poor

both upper front suspension ball joints dust covers poor

n/s/r drum back plate damp

Pass 19 May 2008 59,332 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 59,317 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 57,231 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 57,222 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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DKN 830C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1965 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,180 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 DKN 830C, 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 61 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DKN 830C registered?

DKN 830C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 9 June 1965.

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