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EDS 650B

1997 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,478 mi
Last recorded30,478 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDS 650B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,478 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,963 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 27,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

floor pan corroded /deteriorated boot floor deteriorated

rear axle straps deteriorated

rev light n/w

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,104 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,093 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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EDS 650B is a 1997 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EDS 650B, 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 29 years old, this Volvo P120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EDS 650B registered?

EDS 650B is a 1997 Volvo P120, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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