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BMT 775H

1970 Volvo P120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,890 mi
Last recorded89,890 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1970 Volvo P12043,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMT 775H
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,890 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,890 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,328 miles

*** Front chassis rail is flexing when steering lock to lock and when shaking the steering. This requires further investigation.***

Brake pipes ( x2 ) to nearside front hoses are corroded.

Brake pipes (x2) front to rear are corroded.

Front number plate is deteriorating and is also part broken.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Nearside rear axle check strap is broken.

Nearside rear boot area has large holes in it as does the spare wheel carrier, which is nearing limits.

Offside and nearside front floor pan out riggers have deteriorated very badly and no longer support the jacking points.

Offside and nearside front floor pans are in poor condition. ( Offside is the worst with holes through to the inside of the car. )

Offside front wheel valve stem rubber is perishing. ( nearing limits )

Offside rear axle check strap is in a poor condition.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 84,328 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

*** Front chassis rail is flexing when steering lock to lock and when shaking the steering. This requires further investigation.***

Brake pipes ( x2 ) to nearside front hoses are corroded.

Brake pipes (x2) front to rear are corroded.

Front number plate is deteriorating and is also part broken.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Nearside rear axle check strap is broken.

Nearside rear boot area has large holes in it as does the spare wheel carrier, which is nearing limits.

Offside and nearside front floor pan out riggers have deteriorated very badly and no longer support the jacking points.

Offside and nearside front floor pans are in poor condition. ( Offside is the worst with holes through to the inside of the car. )

Offside front wheel valve stem rubber is perishing. ( nearing limits )

Offside rear axle check strap is in a poor condition.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2010 75,705 miles

Brake pipes ( 2 ) badly corroded ( above the exhaust ) to Offside front brake hoses.

Front number plate is damaged

Front to rear brake pipes (2) in engine bay area are corrded.

Holes in nearside rear of boot area.

Nearside rear axle check strap is broken.

Offside and nearside front out riggers are part missing and the remainder is badly corroded.

Spare wheel housing is holled and badly corroded.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,855 miles

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

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

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

bad rust on front outriggers n/s and o/s

Pass 22 Aug 2009 58,833 miles

n/s chassis corroded.

rear axel check straps broken.

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,531 miles

front discs very rusty

rear tyres low on tread

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,609 miles

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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BMT 775H is a 1970 Volvo P120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 43,715 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 BMT 775H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BMT 775H is a 1970 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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