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FMA 507F

1968 Volvo P1800

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,461 mi
Last recorded53,461 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Volvo P180047,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 507F
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 53,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,823 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 52,397 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 51,771 miles

Cut on O/S/F Inner Sidewall

Pass 27 May 2011 51,163 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 51,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S rear axle travel restraing strap starting to split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 May 2006 49,309 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 49,309 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FMA 507F is a 1968 Volvo P1800 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 FMA 507F, 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 58 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMA 507F registered?

FMA 507F is a 1968 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 June 1968.

Is FMA 507F safe to buy?

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