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VYH 402G

1969 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,759 mi
Last recorded26,759 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1969 Volvo P13036,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYH 402G
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 26,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,650 miles

Modified / Rally car

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,401 miles

Small hole in offside front inner wing not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,764 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 18,764 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,307 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 18,298 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 13,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 3,950 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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VYH 402G is a 1969 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1969 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 36,325 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 VYH 402G, 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 57 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYH 402G registered?

VYH 402G is a 1969 Volvo P130, first registered on 6 March 1969.

Is VYH 402G safe to buy?

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