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MLY 273D

1966 Volvo P120

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,300 mi
Last recorded1,300 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1966 Volvo P12050,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 273D
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 1,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,573 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 88,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,391 miles

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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MLY 273D is a 1966 Volvo P120 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1966 Volvo P120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 50,726 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 MLY 273D, 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 60 years old, this Volvo P120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLY 273D registered?

MLY 273D is a 1966 Volvo P120, first registered on 23 February 1966.

Is MLY 273D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLY 273D shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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