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MPB 949K

1971 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,126 mi
Last recorded37,126 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 949K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 36,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,728 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 32,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,594 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 May 2011 31,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 31,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,502 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering box weeping fluid,fuel hose by pump feels soft,nsr and osf brake discs warped

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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MPB 949K is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MPB 949K, 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.

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What year was MPB 949K registered?

MPB 949K is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 18 August 1971.

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