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DOY 74J

1970 Volvo P1800

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,749 mi
Last recorded33,749 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Volvo P180071,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 74J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 33,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 33,449 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 33,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,021 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 32,971 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,853 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 32,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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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DOY 74J is a 1970 Volvo P1800 in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DOY 74J, 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.

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DOY 74J is a 1970 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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