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JGC 234C

1989 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 234C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,434 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 59,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,372 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 57,372 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Left-hand park brake slow to come on.

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

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

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

Wipers smearing.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,942 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,716 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 51,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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JGC 234C is a 1989 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JGC 234C, 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 37 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGC 234C registered?

JGC 234C is a 1989 Volvo P120, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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