MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,659 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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metal fuel pipes under rear of vehicle corroded
N/S Handbrake cable bracket broken
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
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)
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust section damaged
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
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
steering idler has slight play in swivel bush
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.
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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.
Is GLD 518J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GLD 518J shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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