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BST 153B

2005 Volvo P1800

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBST 153B
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2012 99,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 98,232 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Fail 6 May 2010 98,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,964 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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BST 153B is a 2005 Volvo P1800 in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BST 153B, 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 21 years old, this Volvo P1800 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BST 153B registered?

BST 153B is a 2005 Volvo P1800, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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