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898 XUF

1968 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,299 mi
Last recorded37,299 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Volvo P180047,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 XUF
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,790 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,686 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,975 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 34,109 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,244 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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898 XUF is a 1968 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 47,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 898 XUF, 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 58 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 898 XUF registered?

898 XUF is a 1968 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is 898 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 898 XUF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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