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VMF 894G

1968 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,051 mi
Last recorded42,051 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1968 Volvo P180047,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMF 894G
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,051 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,303 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 41,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VMF 894G is a 1968 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMF 894G, 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 VMF 894G registered?

VMF 894G is a 1968 Volvo P1800, first registered on 6 November 1968.

Is VMF 894G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMF 894G shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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