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PJH 148H

1970 Volvo P130

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,849 mi
Last recorded60,849 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 148H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 60,849 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 60,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,461 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Rust hole. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel hose chafing Coming out of fuel tank. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,839 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,687 miles

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

play in sterring box shaft

Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,687 miles

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

Oil leak

play in sterring box shaft

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,710 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,710 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,387 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 45,385 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,978 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PJH 148H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJH 148H, 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.

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What year was PJH 148H registered?

PJH 148H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 15 May 1970.

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