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JEX 173F

1968 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1968 Volvo P13053,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEX 173F
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 77,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,181 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 75,459 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis/floor

Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,621 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,957 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 67,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 65,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 62,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,576 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 54,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 51,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 46,120 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 46,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 39,165 miles

centre windscreen minor damage b zone

Pass 14 May 2009 32,029 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 31,954 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 27,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 18,874 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 13,551 miles

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

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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JEX 173F is a 1968 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 53,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JEX 173F, 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 58 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEX 173F registered?

JEX 173F is a 1968 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 July 1968.

Is JEX 173F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEX 173F shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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