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DYY 612C

1965 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYY 612C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 82,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system detorated

Pass 23 May 2012 19,060 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system detorated

Pass 21 May 2011 19,051 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

two rear tyres treads showing slight surface craking

Pass 26 May 2010 18,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,277 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 18,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,691 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 13,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper marks on windscreen

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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DYY 612C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DYY 612C, 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 DYY 612C registered?

DYY 612C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 21 April 1965.

Is DYY 612C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYY 612C shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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