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HPN 68L

1973 Volvo P1800

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,544 mi
Last recorded98,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPN 68L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,544 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 98,513 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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HPN 68L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,450 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 HPN 68L, 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 53 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HPN 68L?

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What year was HPN 68L registered?

HPN 68L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is HPN 68L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPN 68L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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