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5600 PE

1963 Volvo P1800

Yellow Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

4,825 mi
Last recorded4,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1963 Volvo P180038,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5600 PE
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1963
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 4,825 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 3,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 2,767 miles

Both front out riggers are corroded/holed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 2,264 miles

Both front out riggers are corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 1,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 1,420 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 1,420 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 1,187 miles

some corrosion found on n/s/f floor too sill area

Fail 9 Aug 2018 1,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion found on n/s/f floor too sill area

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 99,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,999 miles

o/s/f ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 98,999 miles

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

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

o/s/f ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 98,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,849 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 96,839 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 98,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 95,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,417 miles

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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5600 PE is a 1963 Volvo P1800 in Yellow with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1963 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 38,528 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 P1800 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5600 PE, 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 63 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5600 PE is a 1963 Volvo P1800, first registered on 28 November 1963.

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