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RLV 331G

1968 Volvo P120

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,074 mi
Last recorded63,074 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1968 Volvo P12044,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLV 331G
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 63,070 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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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RLV 331G is a 1968 Volvo P120 in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 44,537 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 RLV 331G, 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 58 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLV 331G registered?

RLV 331G is a 1968 Volvo P120, first registered on 26 November 1968.

Is RLV 331G safe to buy?

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