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JLH 537D

1966 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1966 Volvo P12050,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 537D
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 79,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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JLH 537D is a 1966 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 50,726 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 P120 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLH 537D, 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 60 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLH 537D registered?

JLH 537D is a 1966 Volvo P120, first registered on 4 January 1966.

Is JLH 537D safe to buy?

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