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AO 2

1971 Volvo P1800

Bronze Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO 2
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,615 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 74,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 69,848 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 68,634 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 67,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 67,165 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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AO 2 is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Bronze with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,263 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 AO 2, 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 55 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO 2 registered?

AO 2 is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AO 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO 2 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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