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TVT 132G

1968 Volvo P120

Cream Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

20,091 mi
Last recorded20,091 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1968 Volvo P12044,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVT 132G
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1968
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 20,091 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 19,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive reaf diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 19,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive reaf diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 17,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 17,349 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 16,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 13,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2020 11,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 10,130 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 10,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 6,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 3,818 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 3,817 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure corroded and holed (6.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 1,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,017 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 97,001 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,213 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,989 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,379 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,450 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 82,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 79,835 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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TVT 132G is a 1968 Volvo P120 in Cream with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TVT 132G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVT 132G registered?

TVT 132G is a 1968 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 August 1968.

Is TVT 132G safe to buy?

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