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ExpiredMileage
74,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box loose (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel hose slightly chafed from filter (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
All Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion but not weakened
Front Nearside and Offside Upper & Lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Upper & Lower. (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Offside and Nearside back plates corroded
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting and steering idler on chassis (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box and anti roll bar mounting point on chassis (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
All Rear suspension components showing signs off corrosion but not weakened
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear upper spring mountings (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded but still secure
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear brakes Offside and Nearside back plates slightly corroded
Slight corrosion to all rear suspension components
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
corrosion to rear suspension components
fuel pipes corroded
n/s/r brake back plate corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
instrument panel lights not working
nearside rear brake back plate corroded
offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed
offside rear shock absorber cover damaged
slight corrosion on rear suspension components
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side rear brake back plate slightly corroded and holed
off side rear shock absorber cover melted away on exhaust
steering flexy coupling deteriorating no excessive movement
battery insecure
corroded holes in n/s/r backplate
n/s/r handbrake binding slightly
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s/r damper plastic cover melted by exhaust
steering box flexing on o/s/f chassis
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo P1800?
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GAY 810L is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1972 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 79,580 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 GAY 810L, 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 54 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GAY 810L is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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