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GBD 189B

1964 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,078 mi
Last recorded28,078 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1964 Volvo P180054,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBD 189B
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 28,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,727 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 27,727 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,581 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 27,581 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,235 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 27,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,251 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear bumper lower corroded

offside front bumper lower corroded

offside rear lower bumper corroded

steering box oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 26,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel arch rear corroded

offside front grille lower corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 25,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front grille lower corroded

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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GBD 189B is a 1964 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1964 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,098 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 GBD 189B, 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 62 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBD 189B registered?

GBD 189B is a 1964 Volvo P1800, first registered on 23 January 1964.

Is GBD 189B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBD 189B shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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