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GBP 298C

1965 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,817 mi
Last recorded55,817 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBP 298C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,930 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 46,930 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,303 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,297 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 46,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,172 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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GBP 298C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GBP 298C, 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

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What year was GBP 298C registered?

GBP 298C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 2 June 1965.

Is GBP 298C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBP 298C shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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