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YYX 795H

1970 Volvo P130

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

6,695 mi
Last recorded6,695 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYX 795H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 6,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 6,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 5,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 5,829 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 5,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 5,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 5,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 5,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 5,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2016 4,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside front brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2015 4,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 4,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,814 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 3,295 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 3,071 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 2,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 2,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 2,512 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 2,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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YYX 795H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YYX 795H, 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 YYX 795H registered?

YYX 795H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 18 March 1970.

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