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1922 PL

1998 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration1922 PL
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,517 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 78,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,795 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,795 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 75,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 75,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 75,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 75,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steerin g idler worn

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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1922 PL is a 1998 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 1922 PL, 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 28 years old, this Volvo P1800 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1922 PL registered?

1922 PL is a 1998 Volvo P1800, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is 1922 PL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1922 PL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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