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MVB 901L

1973 Volvo P1800

Gold Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

221,889 mi
Last recorded221,889 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVB 901L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 221,889 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 221,877 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 220,689 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 220,684 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 220,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 220,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 218,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 218,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 216,812 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 216,781 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 215,793 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,920 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 213,901 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 210,840 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 210,840 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 209,126 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 209,090 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 207,371 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 207,371 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 205,949 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 204,697 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 204,697 miles

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.

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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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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