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1511 RA

1982 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,100 mi
Last recorded65,100 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration1511 RA
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,100 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,935 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,612 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,613 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,725 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,997 miles

n/s seat not fitted at time of test

o/s rear spring slightly bowed

Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,995 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

n/s seat not fitted at time of test

o/s rear spring slightly bowed

Pass 6 May 2011 61,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,002 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper blade torn but clearing screen ok

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pipe chaffing

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo P1800?

Based on 2,579 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
brake binding 65
Stop lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
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1511 RA is a 1982 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Volvo P1800 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1511 RA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 44 years old, this Volvo P1800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1511 RA is a 1982 Volvo P1800, first registered on 2 June 1982.

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