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LVT 843E

1967 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,190 mi
Last recorded30,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1967 Volvo P180044,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVT 843E
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 30,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 29,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 29,447 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 29,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,974 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner sill corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering box (2.2.A.1a)

dynamo loose

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,715 miles

nearside and offside inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2015 27,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside and offside inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,780 miles
Fail 11 May 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side hand brake cable grommit missing from bracket

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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LVT 843E is a 1967 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1967 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,689 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 LVT 843E, 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 59 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LVT 843E registered?

LVT 843E is a 1967 Volvo P1800, first registered on 10 April 1967.

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