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DOT 41D

1978 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 41D
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,748 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,648 miles

slight oil leak at offside rear axle

Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak at offside rear axle

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,389 miles

nearside front tyre badly cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2014 75,371 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre badly cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,061 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 72,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE STRAP BROKEN.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING IN POOR CONDITION.

WINDSCREEN IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 17 May 2012 72,039 miles

near side front tyre perishing

near side front wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey

numerous areas of underbody and sill panel areas rusting and / or previously repaired

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,683 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

n/s/f floor corroded and holed.2 o/s/f floor corroded and holed.3n/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished quite bad.

Pass 18 May 2010 71,419 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorating

some areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

Pass 13 May 2009 70,446 miles

off side and near side sill panels rusting / previously repaired

several other areas of chassis / underbody rusting / previously repaired

several suspension bushes badly wearing

several suspension components rusting

Pass 21 May 2008 69,721 miles

several areas of underbody / sill panels rusting or previously repaired

several suspension components rusting

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 14 May 2007 68,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 68,310 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo P130?

Based on 1,992 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Stop lamp not working 56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 47
position lamp(s) not working 45
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DOT 41D is a 1978 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Volvo P130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOT 41D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P130 typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 48 years old, this Volvo P130 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DOT 41D registered?

DOT 41D is a 1978 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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