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VSV 559

1985 Volvo P120

Green Petrol 1583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSV 559
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 84,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door shut section (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor section (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 11 May 2016 84,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door shut section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing chassis section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door shut section (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor section (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,413 miles

Oil leak

parts of the vehicle's body corroded but not affecting structural strength

Fail 22 Oct 2014 84,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

parts of the vehicle's body corroded but not affecting structural strength

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,078 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

crack in windscreen not within swept area

Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,078 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

crack in windscreen not within swept area

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 82,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 82,520 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 82,514 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 81,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,773 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 77,377 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,340 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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VSV 559 is a 1985 Volvo P120 in Green with a 1,583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSV 559, 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 41 years old, this Volvo P120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VSV 559 registered?

VSV 559 is a 1985 Volvo P120, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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