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OVR 31H

1970 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,263 mi
Last recorded4,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P180071,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVR 31H
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 2,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 905 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 358 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 357 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 200 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 139,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 139,598 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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OVR 31H is a 1970 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,414 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 OVR 31H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVR 31H registered?

OVR 31H is a 1970 Volvo P1800, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is OVR 31H safe to buy?

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