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RFP 561B

1964 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,168 mi
Last recorded81,168 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1964 Volvo P180054,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFP 561B
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,678 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 79,678 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,851 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,630 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,073 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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RFP 561B is a 1964 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1964 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,098 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 RFP 561B, 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 62 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RFP 561B registered?

RFP 561B is a 1964 Volvo P1800, first registered on 6 January 1964.

Is RFP 561B safe to buy?

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