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PET 522H

1970 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,690 mi
Last recorded44,690 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Volvo P12043,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPET 522H
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 44,690 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 44,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 44,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 44,286 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Crank Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,259 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 44,247 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor Area in footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Possibly NS load control valve or wheel cylinder fault (3.7.B.3)

Rear Both Rear Tyres have had sidewall repairs and are labelled "Part Worn"

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,011 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side front inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,274 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 39,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,264 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 36,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 26,311 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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PET 522H is a 1970 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 43,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PET 522H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PET 522H registered?

PET 522H is a 1970 Volvo P120, first registered on 9 April 1970.

Is PET 522H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PET 522H shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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