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TGC 427E

1967 Volvo P120

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,753 mi
Last recorded15,753 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1967 Volvo P12052,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 427E
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 15,753 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 15,223 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 15,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 15,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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TGC 427E is a 1967 Volvo P120 in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1967 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 52,228 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 TGC 427E, 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 59 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGC 427E registered?

TGC 427E is a 1967 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 July 1967.

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