CarVerify

Free Car Check

KBY 490C

2017 Volvo P120

Black Petrol 1778cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,989 mi
Last recorded37,989 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 490C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 37,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 37,981 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 37,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,972 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,717 miles

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
Full Volvo P120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KBY 490C is a 2017 Volvo P120 in Black with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KBY 490C, 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 9 years old, this Volvo P120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KBY 490C?

You can check the full history of KBY 490C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KBY 490C registered?

KBY 490C is a 2017 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is KBY 490C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 490C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KBY 490C have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KBY 490C. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.