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MPH 708D

1966 Volvo P120

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,285 mi
Last recorded23,285 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1966 Volvo P12050,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 708D
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,285 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,553 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal must be pressed hard for lights to operate

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,281 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,034 miles

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

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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MPH 708D is a 1966 Volvo P120 in Black with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPH 708D, 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 MPH 708D registered?

MPH 708D is a 1966 Volvo P120, first registered on 21 June 1966.

Is MPH 708D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPH 708D shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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