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NRC 230K

1972 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,004 mi
Last recorded71,004 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRC 230K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,273 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 68,123 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 68,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,701 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,203 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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NRC 230K is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc 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 NRC 230K, 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 NRC 230K registered?

NRC 230K is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 29 June 1972.

Is NRC 230K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRC 230K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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