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WGN 884G

1968 Volvo P130

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,935 mi
Last recorded7,935 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1968 Volvo P13053,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGN 884G
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 7,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 7,711 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 6,383 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 4,965 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 3,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 3,422 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 3,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 2,741 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 1,278 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Aug 2011 1,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 1,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 779 miles

Both front chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2010 768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 99,780 miles

Advise both outer sills corroded

Advise front shocks corroded and bushes worn

Advise indicator switch not staying on o/s

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded and wholed

Advise play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Mar 2008 99,777 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Advise both outer sills corroded

Advise front shocks corroded and lower bushes in poor condition

Advise indicator switch not staying on to the o/s

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded and wholed

Advise o/s/r support arm bush badly worn

Advise play in both rear wheel bearings and slight noise from o/s

Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 99,250 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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WGN 884G is a 1968 Volvo P130 in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 53,676 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WGN 884G, 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 WGN 884G registered?

WGN 884G is a 1968 Volvo P130, first registered on 5 September 1968.

Is WGN 884G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGN 884G shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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