MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder damp but no leak observed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake master cylinder damp but no leak observed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
auto transmission fluid leak
exhaust blow front silencer
n/s/r tyre badly perished
rear coil springs corroded
rear differential wet
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
auto transmission fluid leak
exhaust blow front silencer
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r tyre badly perished
rear coil springs corroded
rear differential wet
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads close to limit
n/s/f brake pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre badly perished
o/s inner sill corroded
play at steering wheel
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front outer brake pads close to limit
n/s/f brake pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s inner sill corroded
play at steering wheel
rear coil springs corroded
A.T.F leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake pads very close to limit
n/s/f brake pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre perished and cracking
o/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread
play at top steering column bearing
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
A.T.F leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake pads very close to limit
n/s/f brake pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre perished and cracking
o/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread
play at top steering column bearing
rear coil springs corroded
Drivers seat mounting bolts loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres fouling Anti-roll bar on full lock
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear and offside front tyres deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Drivers seat mounting bolts loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres fouling Anti-roll bar on full lock
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear and offside front tyres deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo P1800?
Based on 2,579 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MVB 901L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Gold with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1973 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,450 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 MVB 901L, 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 53 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MVB 901L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 9 February 1973.
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