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WPV 843A

2000 Volvo P120

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,578 mi
Last recorded27,578 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPV 843A
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,578 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perished/cracked 185/70/15v

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight rear brake imbalance

tow bar beam corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,301 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing (bad)185/70/15v

Fail 11 Nov 2013 27,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing (bad)185/70/15v

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,044 miles

Hydraulic clutch hose deteriorated

corrsion in both front inner wheel arches(outside 30cm prescribed area)

Pass 13 May 2009 16,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 45,080 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,080 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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WPV 843A is a 2000 Volvo P120 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPV 843A, 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 26 years old, this Volvo P120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WPV 843A registered?

WPV 843A is a 2000 Volvo P120, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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