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GAY 810L

1972 Volvo P1800

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,849 mi
Last recorded74,849 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAY 810L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,849 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 74,849 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,896 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 78,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,269 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 71,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 182,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 180,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,268 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,268 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 180,135 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 180,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 180,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 179,638 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 179,621 miles

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?

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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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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