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BOC 680A

1963 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215 mi
Last recorded215 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1963 Volvo P12044,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 680A
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 215 miles

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

steering coulpling has small splits

under vehicle tatty but good for age

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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BOC 680A is a 1963 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 44,882 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 BOC 680A, 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 63 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOC 680A registered?

BOC 680A is a 1963 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 November 1963.

Is BOC 680A safe to buy?

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