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HAS 359

1961 Volvo P120

Black Petrol 1583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,485 mi
Last recorded46,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Volvo P12051,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 359
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,583cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,485 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,872 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,409 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,821 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

signs of fouling on nearside front tyre on chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 40,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front out riggers rusty and holed

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight uplift in steering idler arm

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,676 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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HAS 359 is a 1961 Volvo P120 in Black with a 1,583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1961 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 51,004 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 HAS 359, 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 65 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAS 359 registered?

HAS 359 is a 1961 Volvo P120, first registered on 24 March 1961.

Is HAS 359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAS 359 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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