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BRX 931J

1971 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,671 mi
Last recorded78,671 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 931J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,671 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

footbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,131 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended various (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,127 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 78,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 78,106 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,559 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

floor and chassis heavily underseald

Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

floor and chassis heavily underseald

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,455 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

floor and chassis heavily underseald

Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,455 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

floor and chassis heavily underseald

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

floor and chassis heavily underseald

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,263 miles

under body and chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2010 77,263 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

under body and chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2009 75,926 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 75,926 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 75,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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BRX 931J is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRX 931J, 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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BRX 931J is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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