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GLD 518J

1971 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,659 mi
Last recorded36,659 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLD 518J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,659 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,302 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,078 miles

metal fuel pipes under rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,430 miles

N/S Handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 18 Mar 2016 34,427 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded within 30cm of stabilizer arms (2.4.A.3)

N/S Handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front section of innersill corroded

n/s steering idler hae slight play in bush

Fail 25 Mar 2014 33,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front section of innersill corroded

n/s steering idler hae slight play in bush

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust section damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2013 32,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust section damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,932 miles

steering idler has slight play in swivel bush

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,763 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GLD 518J is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,263 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GLD 518J, 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 55 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLD 518J registered?

GLD 518J is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 25 March 1971.

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