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FBY 332H

1993 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,570 mi
Last recorded162,570 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 332H
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 162,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 162,570 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 162,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 162,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 162,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 162,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 162,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 162,570 miles

(oil leak) misty on top of engine bay.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 162,570 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 22 May 2018 162,570 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 15 May 2017 162,570 miles

REAR TYRES AGED & CRACKED

Fail 15 May 2017 162,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR TYRES AGED & CRACKED

Pass 17 May 2016 162,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 162,570 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 162,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 162,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 19 May 2014 162,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 162,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre has a slight tear

Pass 23 May 2013 162,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 162,570 miles

breather pipe on engine deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2012 162,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

breather pipe on engine deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2011 162,570 miles

offside front tyre cracking up on outer wall

Pass 24 May 2010 162,570 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 162,556 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 162,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 162,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 162,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 62,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FBY 332H is a 1993 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBY 332H, 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 33 years old, this Volvo P1800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FBY 332H is a 1993 Volvo P1800, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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