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VBY 394E

2012 Volvo P1800

Cream Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,880 mi
Last recorded57,880 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 394E
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 57,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 57,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,827 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,709 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre floor support holed and corroded outside prescribed area.

Signs of extensive previouse repairs to outer sills.

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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VBY 394E is a 2012 Volvo P1800 in Cream with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBY 394E, 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 14 years old, this Volvo P1800 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 394E registered?

VBY 394E is a 2012 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is VBY 394E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 394E shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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