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YYP 239H

1970 Volvo P130

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,076 mi
Last recorded24,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYP 239H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 21,722 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,853 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 20,852 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 20,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,688 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 18,666 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 17,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,598 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,791 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both rear outer sills corroded

corrosion to both front top inner wings

offside tront caliper damp

play in steering box and joints

Fail 2 Jun 2007 14,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

both rear outer sills corroded

corrosion to both front top inner wings

free play in steering box and joints

Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,440 miles

corrossion on offside rear outter and nearside rear outter sills.

oil leak

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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YYP 239H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYP 239H, 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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YYP 239H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 16 March 1970.

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