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LPV 499G

1969 Volvo P130

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,365 mi
Last recorded22,365 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1969 Volvo P13036,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPV 499G
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 22,345 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,341 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 22,339 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,333 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 22,331 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,304 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,294 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,287 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 22,287 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,280 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,265 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 22,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,256 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 22,256 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 22,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,231 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 22,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LPV 499G is a 1969 Volvo P130 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1969 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 36,325 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 P130 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LPV 499G, 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 57 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LPV 499G registered?

LPV 499G is a 1969 Volvo P130, first registered on 7 January 1969.

Is LPV 499G safe to buy?

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