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PJH 142H

1970 Volvo P120

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,499 mi
Last recorded12,499 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P12043,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 142H
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 12,499 miles

Nearside Front Bumper loose

Nearside Rear wheel scraping when rotated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,874 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 7,838 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 7,838 miles

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

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 17 Jul 2014 7,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 7,838 miles

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

Front wheel nuts offside and nearside incorrect fitment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,838 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 7,327 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

idle speed fluctuates

osr tyre cracking worn on inner edge

slight noise from ns and os front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in throtle spindles

Fail 4 Aug 2010 6,687 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 5,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,561 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 4,561 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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PJH 142H is a 1970 Volvo P120 in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJH 142H, 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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PJH 142H is a 1970 Volvo P120, first registered on 21 April 1970.

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