MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noize
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slight noize
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
off side front floor corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes corroded
sills and floor panel corrosion
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo P130?
Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPO 797F is a 1968 Volvo P130 in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VPO 797F, 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 VPO 797F registered?
VPO 797F is a 1968 Volvo P130, first registered on 7 March 1968.
Is VPO 797F safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPO 797F shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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