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FMO 581C

1965 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,602 mi
Last recorded90,602 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMO 581C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 90,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 88,699 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 88,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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FMO 581C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FMO 581C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMO 581C?

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What year was FMO 581C registered?

FMO 581C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 23 July 1965.

Is FMO 581C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMO 581C shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMO 581C have outstanding finance?

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