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BBL 661J

1970 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,557 mi
Last recorded116,557 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Volvo P180071,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBL 661J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 116,557 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,016 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,651 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 111,397 miles

underside of vehical undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,079 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 109,079 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Outer Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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BBL 661J is a 1970 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,414 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 BBL 661J, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBL 661J registered?

BBL 661J is a 1970 Volvo P1800, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is BBL 661J safe to buy?

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