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VBW 736

1962 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,640 mi
Last recorded18,640 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1962 Volvo P12047,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBW 736
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,640 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,642 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 18,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,640 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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VBW 736 is a 1962 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 47,056 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 VBW 736, 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 64 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 VBW 736 registered?

VBW 736 is a 1962 Volvo P120, first registered on 25 May 1962.

Is VBW 736 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBW 736 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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