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SPE 118L

1971 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,390 mi
Last recorded126,390 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 118L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 126,390 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 126,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Minor exhaust blow on system joints.

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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SPE 118L is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SPE 118L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPE 118L registered?

SPE 118L is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SPE 118L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 118L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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