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OLG 880H

1970 Volvo P130

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,989 mi
Last recorded1,989 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLG 880H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 1,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,034 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 70,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,977 miles

Offside Front corrosion to chassis but not in prescribed area

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

damage to windscreen O/S upper - not in view of the road at present

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front corrosion to chassis but not in prescribed area

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

damage to windscreen O/S upper - not in view of the road at present

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,134 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hoses to joiner x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,614 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,614 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,472 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,440 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres starting to perish on sidewalls and wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,101 miles

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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OLG 880H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 43,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLG 880H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLG 880H registered?

OLG 880H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 21 July 1970.

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