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PHJ 255E

1971 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,441 mi
Last recorded16,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 255E
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,441 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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PHJ 255E is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,263 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 PHJ 255E, 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 55 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PHJ 255E registered?

PHJ 255E is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is PHJ 255E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 255E shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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