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PTF 83B

2013 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,487 mi
Last recorded57,487 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTF 83B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2017 57,266 miles

Fuel hose insecure rubbing on water pump pully (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,878 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 54,653 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear wheel hard to turn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,262 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,968 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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PTF 83B is a 2013 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTF 83B, 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 13 years old, this Volvo P120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PTF 83B registered?

PTF 83B is a 2013 Volvo P120, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is PTF 83B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTF 83B shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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