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HYK 77K

1971 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,064 mi
Last recorded86,064 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYK 77K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,064 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 85,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,115 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 83,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 14,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,947 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,505 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering box has slight play between sector shaft and drop arm

Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,154 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 13,151 miles

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

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

nearside front lower suspension ball joint rubber split

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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HYK 77K is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HYK 77K, 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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HYK 77K is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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