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STT 990H

1970 Volvo P130

Red Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

30,541 mi
Last recorded30,541 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTT 990H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,541 miles

some corroded body panels / door skins tapped up

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,297 miles

Centre exhaust mounts perrished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers door dropped , and lower corroded, but latches ok

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,615 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 27,575 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s front floor / gear box mount area very corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,242 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some corosion on drivers floor

some noise in steering box

taped sharp edge of drivers door

Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s head lamp reflector getting poor

some noise in steering box

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,367 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 24,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,960 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 22,960 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 16,454 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 16,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 15,507 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 15,507 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 14,842 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 14,784 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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STT 990H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Red with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 43,051 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 STT 990H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was STT 990H registered?

STT 990H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 2 April 1970.

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