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EGL 218E

1967 Volvo P120

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,336 mi
Last recorded27,336 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1967 Volvo P12052,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGL 218E
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,336 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

corrosion on floorpan

corrosion front x-member

Fail 6 Oct 2014 27,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion front x-member

corrosion on floorpan

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,293 miles

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

marks on screen

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,263 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

marks on windscreen

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,131 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion front x-member

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,753 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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EGL 218E is a 1967 Volvo P120 in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1967 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 52,228 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 EGL 218E, 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 59 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGL 218E registered?

EGL 218E is a 1967 Volvo P120, first registered on 29 June 1967.

Is EGL 218E safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGL 218E shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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