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VBP 370F

1968 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,757 mi
Last recorded2,757 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1968 Volvo P13053,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 370F
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 2,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,683 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,283 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,238 miles

Offside rear axle strap worn

Oil leak from engine

Very slight play in steering pitman arm

Fail 27 Jun 2017 84,238 miles

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

Offside rear axle strap worn

Oil leak from engine

Very slight play in steering pitman arm

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,807 miles

offside rear suspension strap worn

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,968 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,968 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,663 miles

slight leak in exhaust at front

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,542 miles

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,511 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 78,471 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch slave cylinder boot split / cylinder leaking slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 73,803 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 73,803 miles

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

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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VBP 370F is a 1968 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 53,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBP 370F, 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 58 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBP 370F registered?

VBP 370F is a 1968 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 February 1968.

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