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FNJ 149C

1965 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,185 mi
Last recorded33,185 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1965 Volvo P180048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNJ 149C
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,185 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,094 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,093 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,819 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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FNJ 149C is a 1965 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1965 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 48,746 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 FNJ 149C, 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 61 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNJ 149C registered?

FNJ 149C is a 1965 Volvo P1800, first registered on 24 August 1965.

Is FNJ 149C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNJ 149C shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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