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PRX 732B

1982 Volvo P120

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,654 mi
Last recorded71,654 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 732B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,654 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls and with-in tread

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

slight play in steering joints

Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,651 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls and with-in tread

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

slight play in steering joints

Fail 11 May 2011 71,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/F tyre starting to crack on side wall but no cords showing

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,379 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,377 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 70,918 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 70,918 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all four tyres side wall perishing

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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PRX 732B is a 1982 Volvo P120 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PRX 732B, 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 44 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PRX 732B is a 1982 Volvo P120, first registered on 5 May 1982.

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