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JVD 56L

1972 Volvo P1800

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,434 mi
Last recorded51,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVD 56L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,343 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 51,337 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 51,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,555 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,715 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 49,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

n/s/r parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,047 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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JVD 56L is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 79,580 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 JVD 56L, 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 54 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 JVD 56L registered?

JVD 56L is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is JVD 56L safe to buy?

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