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BFH 610J

1970 Volvo P1800

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,911 mi
Last recorded52,911 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Volvo P180071,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 610J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 52,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 52,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 52,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute indicator lamp flashing very quick, repaired at the station (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,126 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,489 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 51,489 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,725 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,795 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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BFH 610J is a 1970 Volvo P1800 in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BFH 610J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFH 610J registered?

BFH 610J is a 1970 Volvo P1800, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is BFH 610J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 610J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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