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KUB 314L

1972 Volvo P1800

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,970 mi
Last recorded62,970 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUB 314L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 62,970 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 62,949 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 62,476 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,327 miles

front number plate in poor condition

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,304 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 55,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

both front floor pans and inner sills showing †signs of corrosion but due to design not structual

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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KUB 314L is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUB 314L, 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.

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What year was KUB 314L registered?

KUB 314L is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is KUB 314L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUB 314L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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