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FND 997F

1978 Volvo P1800

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,866 mi
Last recorded83,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFND 997F
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,472 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 82,890 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 82,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,518 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,276 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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FND 997F is a 1978 Volvo P1800 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FND 997F, 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 48 years old, this Volvo P1800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FND 997F registered?

FND 997F is a 1978 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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The MOT history for FND 997F shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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