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DOR 798K

1971 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,218 mi
Last recorded91,218 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 798K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,057 miles

heavy underseal under vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heavy underseal under vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,983 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f headlight rusty reflector

o/s/f tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,945 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,902 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,926 miles

n/s/f headlight reflector rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2010 88,926 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f headlight reflector rusty

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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DOR 798K is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DOR 798K, 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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DOR 798K is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 18 November 1971.

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