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MWR 421D

1966 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1966 Volvo P13053,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWR 421D
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,528 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,096 miles

Front exhaust box ns mounting perished

Front hubs slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise from either rear diff/wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,080 miles

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

horn switch sticky

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,137 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake bind

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,017 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,602 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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MWR 421D is a 1966 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1966 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 53,890 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 MWR 421D, 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 60 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MWR 421D registered?

MWR 421D is a 1966 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 July 1966.

Is MWR 421D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWR 421D shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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