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EYE 4J

1971 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,437 mi
Last recorded148,437 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYE 4J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 148,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 146,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 146,306 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 145,834 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 145,832 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 144,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE, GEAR BOX & REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 20 Jul 2013 144,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,496 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 144,311 miles

NEAR SIDE + OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER CHASSIS RAIL'S BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT WITH IN 30CM OF AN ANCHORAGE POINT

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTER LOWER BALL RUBBER BOOT SPIT, ALLOWING WATER AND DIRT IN TO BALL JOINT

Fail 9 Jul 2011 144,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

NEAR SIDE + OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER CHASSIS RAIL'S BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT WITH IN 30CM OF AN ANCHORAGE POINT

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTER LOWER BALL RUBBER BOOT SPIT, ALLOWING WATER AND DIRT IN TO BALL JOINT

Pass 3 Jul 2010 144,046 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 144,046 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 143,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 142,736 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 141,601 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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EYE 4J is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EYE 4J, 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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EYE 4J is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 16 February 1971.

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