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UWP 279F

2009 Volvo P120

White Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,919 mi
Last recorded25,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWP 279F
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 25,919 miles

Front upper inner wings corroded outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

general corrosion to body

Fail 3 Jul 2024 25,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front upper inner wings corroded outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

general corrosion to body

Pass 25 Feb 2023 15,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,313 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,749 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 77,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 67,870 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 57,473 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 57,473 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,493 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion on sill out of prescribed areas

Offside Front corrosion under bonnet inner wing

Fail 17 May 2016 51,292 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b post sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front corrosion on sill out of prescribed areas

Offside Front corrosion under bonnet inner wing

Pass 27 May 2015 41,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front out rigger slight corrosion

Fail 26 May 2015 41,595 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 37,106 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 29,771 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 29,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 1,977 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 1,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 20 May 2011 98,251 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 98,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 98,169 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front innersill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 1 May 2009 85,243 miles

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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UWP 279F is a 2009 Volvo P120 in White with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UWP 279F, 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 17 years old, this Volvo P120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UWP 279F is a 2009 Volvo P120, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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