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VPL 1G

1968 Volvo P130

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,884 mi
Last recorded98,884 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1968 Volvo P13053,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 1G
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,061 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,584 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 93,488 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 93,295 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 93,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,004 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 92,940 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,940 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,384 miles

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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VPL 1G is a 1968 Volvo P130 in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPL 1G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPL 1G registered?

VPL 1G is a 1968 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 September 1968.

Is VPL 1G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPL 1G shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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