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JGJ 171T

1979 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,814 mi
Last recorded11,814 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 171T
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 11,814 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 11,814 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 11,814 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 11,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 11,814 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged slightly impaired but still functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,814 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to the underneath of vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2017 11,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to the underneath of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2016 11,814 miles

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

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

rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight corrosion to rear shock top mounts

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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JGJ 171T is a 1979 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JGJ 171T, 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 47 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGJ 171T registered?

JGJ 171T is a 1979 Volvo P120, first registered on 15 March 1979.

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