1979 Volvo F1220 12.0L Diesel · WHO 501V
1979 Volvo F1220 (12.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1979. Recorded mileage 68,537 km. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO F1220
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 68,537 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 12.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WHO 501V Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 68,537 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WHO 501V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Volvo F1220 (WHO 501V) between December 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “nearside Shock Absorber: leaking. (48.6.c)”; “nearside Air actuators, hydraulic master & wheel cylinders, valves and servos: leaking air or fluid, fractured, cracked,”.
WHO 501V Odometer History
- 22/12/202166,275 km
- 12/01/202266,512 km+237 km
- 17/06/202568,533 km+2,021 km
- 18/06/202568,537 km+4 km
Average of roughly 648 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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