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PFC 362J

1970 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,804 mi
Last recorded27,804 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1970 Volvo P12043,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 362J
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 27,804 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

centre exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

prop shaft centre UJ worn

Pass 28 May 2014 27,118 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 27,116 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,600 miles

handbrake cables stiff in operation

Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake cables stiff in operation

main beam warning lamp does not work

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,019 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 26,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,313 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,877 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 24,550 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 24,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2007 23,507 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 22,905 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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PFC 362J is a 1970 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 PFC 362J, 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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PFC 362J is a 1970 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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