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VAU 694J

1970 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,764 mi
Last recorded46,764 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Volvo P12043,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAU 694J
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 39,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 34,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2017 29,902 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) nearside idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,113 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 13,113 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,313 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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VAU 694J is a 1970 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 43,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAU 694J, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAU 694J registered?

VAU 694J is a 1970 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VAU 694J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAU 694J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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