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FPC 831B

1964 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,297 mi
Last recorded72,297 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1964 Volvo P12057,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 831B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

engine oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 72,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened spring/shock absorber mount insecure (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

diff oil leak at o/s/r

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,234 miles

Oil Leak

Rear diff leak

Exhaust leak

Near side front idler

Near side front wheel bearing

Offside rear half shaft seal

Fail 11 Aug 2016 72,229 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r halfshaft has slight oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight play in n/s/f idler arm

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,162 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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FPC 831B is a 1964 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1964 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 57,412 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 FPC 831B, 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 62 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPC 831B registered?

FPC 831B is a 1964 Volvo P120, first registered on 20 November 1964.

Is FPC 831B safe to buy?

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