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DPV 262D

1966 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

3,844 mi
Last recorded3,844 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1966 Volvo P13053,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 262D
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 3,844 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 3,772 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 2,508 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 99,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,535 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,293 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,269 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,040 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 79,014 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 78,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,494 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,339 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 59,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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DPV 262D is a 1966 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1966 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 53,890 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 DPV 262D, 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 60 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 DPV 262D registered?

DPV 262D is a 1966 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 January 1966.

Is DPV 262D safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPV 262D shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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