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HPU 778H

1970 Volvo P130

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,500 mi
Last recorded61,500 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPU 778H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

offside rear & nearside rear axle straps not connected at top.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 61,494 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

offside rear & nearside rear axle straps not connected at top.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,477 miles

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

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,443 miles

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

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

offside front shock absorber lower thread damaged.

rear exhaust section rear mount corroded through,system still adequately supported.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,406 miles

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

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

Pass 2 May 2014 61,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering box slight end float.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 61,326 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

steering box slight end float.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,286 miles

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

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

steering box slight end float.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,243 miles

front wiper blades smearing.

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

steering box sector shaft slight movement.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front shock absorber lower thread bent.

steering box sector shaft slight movement.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,127 miles

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

offside front shock absorber lower fixing bent.

offside headlight aim on lower limit.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

steering box slight wear.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 61,115 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front shock absorber lower fixing bent.

offside headlight aim on lower limit.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

steering box slight wear.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers & nearside front passenger seat slight movement.

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

nearside front steering idler slight wear.

steering box slight movement in shaft to drop arm.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,997 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat slight movement.

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

nearside front steering idler slight wear.

rear tyres perishing.

steering box slight movement in shaft to drop arm.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat slight movement.

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

nearside front steering idler slight wear.

rear tyres perishing.

steering box slight movement in shaft to drop arm.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,965 miles

offside rear tyre perishing.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 60,962 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake high.

nearside rear axle strap missing.

offside rear tyre perishing.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,827 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear safety webbing for rear axle cut & not connected.

slight oil leaks gearbox & rear diff. †wiper blades smearing slightly. †offside front inner track rod end slight play. †offside front lower brake pipe to caliper corroding. †front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 60,827 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear safety webbing for rear axle cut & not connected.

slight oil leaks gearbox & rear diff. †wiper blades smearing slightly. †offside front inner track rod end slight play. †offside front lower brake pipe to caliper corroding. †front brake discs starting to corrode.

How Reliable is the Volvo P130?

Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Stop lamp not working 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 47
position lamp(s) not working 45
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HPU 778H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 43,051 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 P130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPU 778H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P130 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 56 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HPU 778H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 24 March 1970.

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