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ONB 21H

1970 Volvo P130

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,346 mi
Last recorded53,346 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONB 21H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 53,346 miles

The front brake discs are in poor condition.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 53,341 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

The front brake discs are deteriorated.

The off side rear floor/wheelarch section is corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,984 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

The exhaust system is blowing slightly at the front manifold flange joint.

There is some corrosion showing at the off side and near side rear floor/wheelarch sections.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,555 miles

Some imbalance at the front brakes.

The front pipe blowing slightly from joint.

The fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front floor corroded.

The offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion around the tow bar mounting.

The passenger front door showing signs of corrosion on lower edge.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Some imbalance at the front brakes.

The front pipe blowing slightly from joint.

The fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front floor corroded.

The offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion around the tow bar mounting.

The passenger front door showing signs of corrosion on lower edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,204 miles

Slight movement in steering idler bushes and steering box.l

Some imbalance at front brakes.

The offside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 52,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Corrosion present around nearside rear tow bar mounting point.

Slight movement in steering idler bushes and steering box.l

Some imbalance at front brakes.

The offside outer sill panel showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,926 miles

2x brake pipes to nearside front flexy hoses showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear wheel inner rim has some damage.

There are some signs of a slight oil leak at the steering box.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,924 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The off side rear wheel inner rim has some damage.

There are some signs of a slight oil leak at the steering box.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,658 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 51,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 51,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 51,544 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 51,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

some corrosion around nearside front floor.

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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ONB 21H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ONB 21H, 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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ONB 21H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 20 March 1970.

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