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BHJ 347B

1964 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,517 mi
Last recorded60,517 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1964 Volvo P12057,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 347B
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 60,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise boot floor poor condition

advise underbody slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,509 miles

advise boot floor poor condition

advise under body slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 60,486 miles

under body extensively welded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 60,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (3.1.9)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r boot floor holed and corroded not in a prescribed area

under body corrosion

under body extensively welded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,873 miles

front x member corroded

sills and floors repaired/nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,873 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front x member corroded

sills and floors repaired/nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2010 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front suspension parts corroded

floors and chassis rusty and repaired in many places

nearside rear chassis rusty

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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BHJ 347B is a 1964 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1964 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 57,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHJ 347B, 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 62 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BHJ 347B is a 1964 Volvo P120, first registered on 7 September 1964.

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