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JRS 265F

1968 Volvo P130

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,117 mi
Last recorded19,117 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1968 Volvo P13053,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRS 265F
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 19,117 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 18,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion around both headlamps

evidence of tyre fouling offside front inner wheel arch, but not at time of test

nearside rear brake backing plate damp

offside front inner wing corroded under bonnet

offside front wing corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear most part of offside rear inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 16,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box output pipe weld (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 14,833 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 12,876 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 May 2015 12,290 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 May 2014 10,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 5,031 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 20 May 2013 5,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 11 May 2012 98,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,415 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 93,911 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,565 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 93,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 93,426 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 93,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 93,097 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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JRS 265F is a 1968 Volvo P130 in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRS 265F, 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.

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JRS 265F is a 1968 Volvo P130, first registered on 23 January 1968.

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