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NXJ 54H

1970 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,229 mi
Last recorded45,229 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXJ 54H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,229 miles

competition vehicle criteria met

Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,851 miles

n/s/r brake grabbing

o/s/r brake grabbing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,834 miles

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

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

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

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

front panel corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f wings corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r quarter panels corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 44,468 miles

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,014 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubbers perished rear exhaust bracket loose oil leak front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2009 42,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubbers perished rear exhaust bracket loose oil leak front number plate cracked

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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NXJ 54H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXJ 54H, 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 NXJ 54H registered?

NXJ 54H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 3 March 1970.

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