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ASO 272

1966 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,119 mi
Last recorded21,119 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1966 Volvo P180043,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASO 272
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 21,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 21,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 21,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 21,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 21,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,950 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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ASO 272 is a 1966 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1966 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 43,196 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 ASO 272, 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 60 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASO 272 registered?

ASO 272 is a 1966 Volvo P1800, first registered on 26 July 1966.

Is ASO 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASO 272 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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