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DNC 12C

1965 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,755 mi
Last recorded46,755 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNC 12C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,755 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,278 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,276 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WINGS HAS SOME CORROSION. OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR HAS SOME CORROISON

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,896 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 43,427 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 43,427 miles

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

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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DNC 12C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNC 12C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNC 12C registered?

DNC 12C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 4 August 1965.

Is DNC 12C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNC 12C shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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