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E908 UGP

1987 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,209 mi
Last recorded37,209 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE908 UGP
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 37,209 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,727 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 34,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front floor has corrosion but not within prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2007
Fail 10 May 2007 29,764 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,372 miles

as with vt30

Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,366 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake back plate oil

offside rear indicator lens tape repair

oil leak

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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E908 UGP is a 1987 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E908 UGP, 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 39 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E908 UGP registered?

E908 UGP is a 1987 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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