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UWJ 2F

1968 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,072 mi
Last recorded48,072 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1968 Volvo P180047,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWJ 2F
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,072 miles

offside outer sill rusted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 48,058 miles

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

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

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

offside outer sill rusted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 48,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion offside front sill not within prescribed areas

nearside rear suspension check strap outer casing split

Pass 17 May 2012 47,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 47,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 47,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 45,129 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 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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UWJ 2F is a 1968 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWJ 2F, 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.

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What year was UWJ 2F registered?

UWJ 2F is a 1968 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 May 1968.

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