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DAE 12K

1971 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,852 mi
Last recorded58,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAE 12K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 58,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,320 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front axle both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 56,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front axle both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,913 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 54,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

several brake pipes rusty

speedo cable resting on exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,745 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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DAE 12K is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DAE 12K, 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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DAE 12K is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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