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LFB 885K

1971 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFB 885K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 89,577 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,131 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,893 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,467 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,577 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 87,385 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,588 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,641 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,174 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,607 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,590 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 84,590 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,572 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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LFB 885K is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 LFB 885K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFB 885K registered?

LFB 885K is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is LFB 885K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFB 885K shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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