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DLJ 655C

1965 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,564 mi
Last recorded78,564 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 655C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 76,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,883 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroding at rear.

Fail 14 May 2019 74,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroding at rear.

Pass 25 May 2018 72,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,269 miles

Both front lower ball joints have some play

Metal brake pipes have some localised corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,886 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 7 Feb 2013 50,880 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,293 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,802 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT LEAK AT STEERING BOX

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,053 miles

REAR BACK PLATES WET ( DIFF OIL ? )

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING JOINT

Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR BACK PLATES WET ( DIFF OIL ? )

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING JOINT

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,958 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 39,955 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

OIL LEAK AT STEERING BOX

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R TYREWALL CRACKED FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 39,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 36,968 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 36,968 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DLJ 655C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DLJ 655C, 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 DLJ 655C registered?

DLJ 655C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 21 May 1965.

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