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FRO 122C

1965 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

50,843 mi
Last recorded50,843 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1965 Volvo P12053,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRO 122C
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 50,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,524 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 49,523 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,200 miles

coil springs corroded

front top suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

general body corrosion

shock absorbers corroded

windscreen damage

Fail 15 Jan 2016 46,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil springs corroded

front top suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

general body corrosion

shock absorbers corroded

windscreen damage

Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,871 miles

coil springs corroded

nearside rear suspension arm mounting area corroded

offside front brake hose deteriorated chaffed

offside front shock absorber leak

rear bumper corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,461 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers worn

Fail 13 Jan 2012 32,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers worn

Fail 11 Jan 2011 29,788 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,080 miles

bumper rear slight deteriorated

front no plate slight deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2010 26,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bumper rear slight deteriorated

front no plate slight deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,771 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,684 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 11,862 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 11,862 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FRO 122C is a 1965 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FRO 122C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRO 122C registered?

FRO 122C is a 1965 Volvo P120, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is FRO 122C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRO 122C shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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