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UVH 398H

1970 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,633 mi
Last recorded84,633 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Volvo P180071,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVH 398H
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front wheel have slight bind

various underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

various suspension components corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

both outer sills slightly corroded

front suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,606 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

both outer sills slightly corroded

front suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2014 84,587 miles

offside front inner sill corroded (needs attention)

offside front suspension componements moist with oil

various underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2014 84,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front inner sill corroded (needs attention)

offside front suspension componements moist with oil

various underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,554 miles

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

Oil leak

main beam tail tell does not work

offside front suspension componements moist with oil

various underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2013 84,554 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

main beam tail tell does not work

offside front suspension componements moist with oil

various underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,490 miles

all front four brake flexi hoses seems to be covered in undersill

various underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all front four brake flexi hoses seems to be covered in undersill

various underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,464 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,464 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 83,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,414 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 83,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

near side rear drive shaft oil sill leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2005 82,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 82,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UVH 398H is a 1970 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,414 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 UVH 398H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UVH 398H is a 1970 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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