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SAO 510G

1969 Volvo P130

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,333 mi
Last recorded16,333 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1969 Volvo P13036,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAO 510G
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1969
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 15,155 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 15,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,417 miles

corrosion to exhaust

localised corrosion underside

outer edge wear nearside front tyre

rear axle straps tearing

steering box oil leak

Fail 12 May 2006 14,405 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery loose

both front callipers known to be eizing & dust covers gone / perrished

clutch op. notchy

exhaust corrosion

localised underside corrosion

nearide rear brake cylinder known to be leaking fluid

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside wiper poor

offside front brake pads worn unevenly

offside rear leading brake shoe lining known to be loose

outer edge wear - nearside front tyre

radiator deteriorated

rear axle straps tearing

slave battery in boot loose

slightly high idle speed

steering box oil leak

vacuum pipe nipple broken at distributor end

How Reliable is the Volvo P130?

Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Stop lamp not working 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 47
position lamp(s) not working 45
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SAO 510G is a 1969 Volvo P130 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 36,325 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 P130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAO 510G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P130 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 57 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAO 510G registered?

SAO 510G is a 1969 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 January 1969.

Is SAO 510G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAO 510G shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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