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EDE 73C

1978 Volvo P120

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,914 mi
Last recorded4,914 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 73C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 4,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 3,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 3,377 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 3,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 2,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,107 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 2,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 1,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,273 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 35,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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EDE 73C is a 1978 Volvo P120 in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EDE 73C, 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 48 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EDE 73C?

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What year was EDE 73C registered?

EDE 73C is a 1978 Volvo P120, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is EDE 73C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 73C shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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