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XJB 643H

1970 Volvo P130

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,280 mi
Last recorded76,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Volvo P13043,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 643H
MakeVolvo
ModelP130
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 76,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 75,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,422 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 72,418 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,261 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 70,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,916 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 69,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front and o/s/r tyres deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,257 miles

NSF/OSF/OSR Small Cracks In Tyre Sidewall

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 67,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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XJB 643H is a 1970 Volvo P130 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XJB 643H, 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 XJB 643H registered?

XJB 643H is a 1970 Volvo P130, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is XJB 643H safe to buy?

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