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OES 56H

1970 Volvo P130

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,850 mi
Last recorded59,850 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOES 56H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded and weak

both sides rear body pannels slight corrosion

both sides rear wheel archies slight corrosion

n/s/r floor plan slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,026 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded and weak!

nearside floor corroded and weak!

offside front brake back plate slightly loose!

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and weak!

Pass 10 May 2013 56,140 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills weak and corroded!

offside front inner wheel arch corroding!

Pass 11 May 2012 54,177 miles

nearside rear brake application slightly uneven!

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches!

slight engine oil leaks!

Pass 6 May 2011 51,957 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroding!

nearside front chassis weak!

offside rear suspension strap in poor condition!

rear exhaust in poor condition!

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering box slightly damp

Vehicle showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 13 May 2009 47,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 47,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Strong advise on corrosion to newarside front floor pan/chassis

Fail 23 Apr 2008 44,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Strong advise on corrosion to newarside front floor pan/chassis

Pass 3 May 2007 41,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,234 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 39,234 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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OES 56H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OES 56H, 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 OES 56H registered?

OES 56H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 9 March 1970.

Is OES 56H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OES 56H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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