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SNF 59K

1971 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNF 59K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,534 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler bushes (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box to chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Jun 2013 100,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear bushes worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame corroded

general corrosion front to rear

rise & fall front brakes

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear bushes worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame corroded

general corrosion front to rear

rise & fall front brakes

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 7 Apr 2012 100,253 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,104 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion

moisture fuel pump area

rear chasis corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 99,557 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight brake bind offside rear andoffside front

Pass 14 Oct 2006 99,541 miles

Both rear rebound straps perrished.

Both rear tyres on 2mm.

Corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis.

Corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills.

Some movement in stering arms.

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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SNF 59K is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SNF 59K, 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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SNF 59K is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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