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WNG 889H

1970 Volvo P130

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,227 mi
Last recorded23,227 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNG 889H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,227 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 23,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 23,149 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger o/s (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2017 20,796 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,711 miles

offside Rear Brake Slight Bind.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 18,711 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside Rear Brake Slight Bind.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,468 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 17,411 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,348 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,706 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,016 miles

o/s front headlight poor patern

Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 15,187 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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WNG 889H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 43,051 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 WNG 889H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WNG 889H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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