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EGT 748J

1970 Volvo P120

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 Volvo P12043,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGT 748J
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,803 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 89,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,983 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,731 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,492 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 79,486 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,110 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 77,100 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,194 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,103 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 71,103 miles

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

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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EGT 748J is a 1970 Volvo P120 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 43,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGT 748J, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EGT 748J?

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What year was EGT 748J registered?

EGT 748J is a 1970 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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The MOT history for EGT 748J shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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