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HYS 71D

1966 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,354 mi
Last recorded24,354 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1966 Volvo P180043,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYS 71D
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,047 miles

oil leak

various corrosion underneath including both inner and outer sills

various welding repairs have been carried out

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,702 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 16,700 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 15,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,145 miles

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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HYS 71D is a 1966 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYS 71D, 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.

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What year was HYS 71D registered?

HYS 71D is a 1966 Volvo P1800, first registered on 24 August 1966.

Is HYS 71D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYS 71D shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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