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ARC 311B

1964 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1964 Volvo P180054,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 311B
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,965 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,924 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 95,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 94,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ARC 311B is a 1964 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1964 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,098 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 ARC 311B, 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 62 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARC 311B registered?

ARC 311B is a 1964 Volvo P1800, first registered on 13 March 1964.

Is ARC 311B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARC 311B shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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