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EDV 122C

1965 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,123 mi
Last recorded11,123 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 122C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 11,123 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 11,123 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 9,122 miles

Nearside slight body corrosion

Offside slight body corrosion

Oil leak engine and transmission ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 4,746 miles

oil/fluid contamination around steering box area

Fail 3 Mar 2016 4,744 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc poor condition

headlamp beam image poor condition

major diff leak

major oil leak

offside front inner part off body has hole

offside outer wing under bonnet has a hole

slight front brake bind

suspension corroded

underbody corroded

wipers starting to smeer

Pass 4 Feb 2015 2,894 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Multiple oil leaks

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2014 639 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 633 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,986 miles

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Slight movement on steering wheel

Slight wear in steering couplng

Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,301 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 94,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 93,197 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,174 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 89,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 87,565 miles

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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EDV 122C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EDV 122C, 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.

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What year was EDV 122C registered?

EDV 122C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 November 1965.

Is EDV 122C safe to buy?

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