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WTF 501H

1970 Volvo P130

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTF 501H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 94,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 94,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 94,211 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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WTF 501H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WTF 501H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTF 501H registered?

WTF 501H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 20 April 1970.

Is WTF 501H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTF 501H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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