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NRO 131H

1970 Volvo P130

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,753 mi
Last recorded14,753 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRO 131H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 14,753 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 14,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 14,753 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

steering idler slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2014 14,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

steering idler slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 14,753 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear suspension check strap missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,753 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 14,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,753 miles

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

braided brake hoses fitted to vehicle

brake fluid cap slightly deteriorated

fuel tank outlet pipe has been modified and not leaking at time of test

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches has slight corrosion

nearside door mirror missing but ofside and internal are fitted

offside rear boot floor holed but not within any structral point

offside rear suspension strap worn

steering box slightly damp

under bonnet coolant hose very close to brake bar

Fail 19 Nov 2010 14,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

braided brake hoses fitted to vehicle

fuel filter / pipe wedged on top of moving part of suspension arm

fuel tank outlet pipe has been modified and not leaking at time of test

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches has slight corrosion

nearside door mirror missing but ofside and internal are fitted

offside rear boot floor holed but not within any structral point

offside rear suspension strap worn

steering box slightly damp

under bonnet coolant hose very close to brake bar

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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NRO 131H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 43,051 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 NRO 131H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NRO 131H registered?

NRO 131H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 25 February 1970.

Is NRO 131H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRO 131H shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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