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ONW 251B

1964 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,551 mi
Last recorded31,551 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1964 Volvo P12057,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONW 251B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,551 miles

Offside Lower coolant pipe clip insecure

Offside Rear suspension strap broken

fan belt loose

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,191 miles

Offside Rear axle check strap broken

Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,592 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2013 26,592 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 26,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 26,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/r suspension strap snaped

How Reliable is the Volvo P120?

Based on 6,469 MOT tests across 699 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 237
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 210
Stop lamp not working 207
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
Horn not working 124
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ONW 251B is a 1964 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1964 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 57,412 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 P120 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONW 251B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P120 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 62 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ONW 251B registered?

ONW 251B is a 1964 Volvo P120, first registered on 17 April 1964.

Is ONW 251B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONW 251B shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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