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HUO 774D

1966 Volvo P1800

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,960 mi
Last recorded59,960 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1966 Volvo P180043,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUO 774D
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,686 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 48,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s checkstrap fractured

rear inner and outer valance holed and corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,387 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 47,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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HUO 774D is a 1966 Volvo P1800 in Black with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 43,196 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 HUO 774D, 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 60 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUO 774D registered?

HUO 774D is a 1966 Volvo P1800, first registered on 15 December 1966.

Is HUO 774D safe to buy?

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