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NRC 492K

1972 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRC 492K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,755 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,584 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,013 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 93,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,010 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,784 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 92,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,971 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,910 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 492K is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NRC 492K, 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 492K registered?

NRC 492K is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is NRC 492K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRC 492K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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