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WMY 159G

1969 Volvo P130

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,649 mi
Last recorded24,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1969 Volvo P13036,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMY 159G
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2017 24,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box is rattling

oil leaks from gear box and engine

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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WMY 159G is a 1969 Volvo P130 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WMY 159G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WMY 159G registered?

WMY 159G is a 1969 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 May 1969.

Is WMY 159G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMY 159G shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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