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XMW 86A

2011 Volvo P120

Black Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,305 mi
Last recorded38,305 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 86A
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn and centre ()

Rear exhaust mount broken

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in steering box

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2016 38,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn and centre ()

Rear exhaust mount broken

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in steering box

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,650 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,465 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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XMW 86A is a 2011 Volvo P120 in Black with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XMW 86A, 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 15 years old, this Volvo P120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XMW 86A is a 2011 Volvo P120, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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