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ARK 41C

1965 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

3,714 mi
Last recorded3,714 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 41C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 3,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 2,041 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,694 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,173 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,657 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,370 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 73,370 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,584 miles

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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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ARK 41C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1965 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARK 41C, 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 61 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARK 41C registered?

ARK 41C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 18 March 1965.

Is ARK 41C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARK 41C shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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