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MYK 131L

1972 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,634 mi
Last recorded32,634 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYK 131L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 32,634 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,501 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 31,501 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 31,019 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front floor rusted and holed not in prescribed area

nearside front inner sill/wheel arch rusting

nearside outer sill rusted and holed but will not effect the braking or steering of the vehicle and not in a prescribed area

nearside rear tyre is cracking in the treads

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knocking noise from steering box but no relative movement.

nearside front outer sill is rusted and weak but is not in a prescribed area.

nearside rear tyre is cracking in the tread.

offside rear inner wheel arch is corroding but not holed.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 30,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

knocking noise from steering box but no relative movement.

nearside front outer sill is rusted and weak but is not in a prescribed area.

nearside rear tyre is cracking in the tread.

offside rear inner wheel arch is corroding but not holed.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 98,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general oil leaks

some under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2007 97,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,739 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Feb 2007 97,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

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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MYK 131L is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MYK 131L, 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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MYK 131L is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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