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UGU 218F

1968 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,221 mi
Last recorded10,221 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1968 Volvo P180047,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGU 218F
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 10,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 9,295 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 8,244 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 8,239 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers and floor to sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers and floor to sills (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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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UGU 218F is a 1968 Volvo P1800 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 UGU 218F, 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 58 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 UGU 218F registered?

UGU 218F is a 1968 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is UGU 218F safe to buy?

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