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FBP 11C

1965 Volvo P120

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBP 11C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,540 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs corroded

n/s handbrake cable ferrules corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2012 70,272 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery insecure

several underbody repairs, but all sound

Pass 24 Nov 2012 70,272 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

several underbody repairs, but all sound

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

extensive welding and corrosion in most areas of vehicle underside

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted)

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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FBP 11C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBP 11C, 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 FBP 11C registered?

FBP 11C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 18 March 1965.

Is FBP 11C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBP 11C shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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