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723 HYK

1963 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,963 mi
Last recorded17,963 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1963 Volvo P180038,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration723 HYK
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 17,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,850 miles

minor oil leaks underneath

Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,919 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 15,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,430 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,150 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 15,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,925 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,210 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,190 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 13,850 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,814 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split on end

screen washers weak

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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723 HYK is a 1963 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 723 HYK, 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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What year was 723 HYK registered?

723 HYK is a 1963 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 November 1963.

Is 723 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 723 HYK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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