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JGL 164J

1970 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,162 mi
Last recorded57,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGL 164J
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,123 miles

rear section exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,934 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,901 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,899 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,776 miles

slight leak rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,887 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 74,887 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,445 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,028 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 74,026 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 55,224 miles

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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JGL 164J is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JGL 164J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGL 164J registered?

JGL 164J is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is JGL 164J safe to buy?

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