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821 HAO

1962 Volvo P1800

Cream Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

7,212 mi
Last recorded7,212 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1962 Volvo P180024,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration821 HAO
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 7,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 6,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 5,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underneath covered in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2019 5,372 miles

Both front sills beginning to corrode

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

Small amount of play in rear prop shaft joint

Fail 4 Sep 2019 5,371 miles

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

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

Both front sills beginning to corrode

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

Small amount of play in rear prop shaft joint

Pass 30 Aug 2018 4,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Sill beginning to corrode

Fail 28 Aug 2018 4,280 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Sill beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2017 3,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 2,306 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 1,229 miles

Nearside Front CORROSION ONSILL

Offside Rear CORROSION ON SILL

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 15,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,370 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 11,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 1,089 miles

n/s/r brake effy lower than excpectet

stearing idler has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 8,812 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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821 HAO is a 1962 Volvo P1800 in Cream with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1962 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 24,683 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 821 HAO, 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 64 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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821 HAO is a 1962 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 July 1962.

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