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MCU 277K

1972 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 277K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,127 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,884 miles

handbrake corroded o/s

Fail 16 Aug 2016 114,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear 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)

handbrake corroded o/s

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,496 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 114,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 114,380 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,617 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,171 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,439 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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MCU 277K is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MCU 277K, 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 MCU 277K registered?

MCU 277K is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 29 June 1972.

Is MCU 277K safe to buy?

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