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PRP 66D

1989 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,593 mi
Last recorded18,593 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 66D
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 18,593 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 18,183 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 18,181 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 17,966 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,888 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 17,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,964 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 15,793 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,631 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 8,631 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,602 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jan 2010 8,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 7,605 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 7,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

dynamo mounting bolt insecure

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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PRP 66D is a 1989 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PRP 66D, 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 37 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PRP 66D is a 1989 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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