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WLL 787G

1968 Volvo P120

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,453 mi
Last recorded24,453 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1968 Volvo P12044,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLL 787G
MakeVolvo
ModelP120
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,453 miles

exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to under body of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2016 24,453 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Charging light staying on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 24,421 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,930 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside

nearside front floor area very corroded and holed

nearside front inner body wing very corroded and holed

Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 9,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WLL 787G is a 1968 Volvo P120 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WLL 787G, 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.

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What year was WLL 787G registered?

WLL 787G is a 1968 Volvo P120, first registered on 10 October 1968.

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