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KVE 419G

1968 Volvo P120

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1968 Volvo P12044,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVE 419G
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 67,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,304 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 67,262 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 67,260 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 66,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,272 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,210 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,210 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,176 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 65,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,798 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 65,758 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 65,758 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside 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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KVE 419G is a 1968 Volvo P120 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 44,537 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 KVE 419G, 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 58 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 KVE 419G registered?

KVE 419G is a 1968 Volvo P120, first registered on 3 October 1968.

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