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DYO 28J

1970 Volvo P130

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,734 mi
Last recorded22,734 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYO 28J
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 22,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

light corrosion on undercarriage

rear axle straps broken

Fail 4 Oct 2016 22,375 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

light corrosion on undercarriage

rear axle straps broken

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,488 miles

coil springs corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs pitted corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,972 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 19,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,418 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 18,418 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 17,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 15,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,153 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 13,151 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,321 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 10,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,844 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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DYO 28J is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYO 28J, 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 DYO 28J registered?

DYO 28J is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 7 September 1970.

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