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ONW 550B

1964 Volvo P120

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,468 mi
Last recorded24,468 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1964 Volvo P12057,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONW 550B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1964
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,114 miles

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

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

non prescribed areas corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2009 24,050 miles

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

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

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

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

non prescribed area corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,381 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 21,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 9,308 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 98,547 miles

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 550B is a 1964 Volvo P120 in Black 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 550B, 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.

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What year was ONW 550B registered?

ONW 550B is a 1964 Volvo P120, first registered on 6 March 1964.

Is ONW 550B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONW 550B 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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