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CHW 777C

1965 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,981 mi
Last recorded80,981 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHW 777C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,981 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 80,980 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side rear outer differental oil seal leaking oil. †

Advise... front prop shaft in.secure

Pass 20 Oct 2005 77,198 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 77,186 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2005 77,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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 Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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CHW 777C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 CHW 777C, 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.

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What year was CHW 777C registered?

CHW 777C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is CHW 777C safe to buy?

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