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LPB 408K

1972 Volvo P1800

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,770 mi
Last recorded105,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPB 408K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,770 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,517 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 102,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 102,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,179 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 100,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to nearside chassis rail

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 100,660 miles

corrosion to nearside chassis rail

rear tyres perished

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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LPB 408K is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LPB 408K, 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 LPB 408K registered?

LPB 408K is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is LPB 408K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPB 408K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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