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DPC 82H

1970 Volvo P130

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,222 mi
Last recorded57,222 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPC 82H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 41,230 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,361 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,361 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 18,546 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,212 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 14,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 9,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 4,573 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 4,573 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,265 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,488 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 96,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 87,255 miles

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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DPC 82H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DPC 82H, 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.

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What year was DPC 82H registered?

DPC 82H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 28 May 1970.

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