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FRB 919C

1965 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,323 mi
Last recorded83,323 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 919C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2014 79,967 miles

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

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,183 miles

Both rear half shaft oil seals leaking oil.

Brakes req. adjustment.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear axle half shaft oil seals slight leak

slight play in n/s front steering idler

Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 68,477 miles

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

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

both front lower shockabsorber fixings are bent

wiper blade scratches to the n/s wind screen

Fail 11 Jul 2009 68,477 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

both front lower shockabsorber fixings are bent

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

wiper blade scratches to the n/s wind screen

Fail 22 Jun 2009 68,451 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both lower parts of the front shock absorbers are bent

CENTRE PROP SHAFT UJ IS BADLY WORN

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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FRB 919C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRB 919C, 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 FRB 919C registered?

FRB 919C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 17 June 1965.

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