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VPB 80F

1987 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,869 mi
Last recorded2,869 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPB 80F
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 2,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 2,560 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 102,058 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 1,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 656 miles

steering idler arm slightly play

Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front wheel has slightly rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front wheel has slightly rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,522 miles

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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VPB 80F is a 1987 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPB 80F, 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 39 years old, this Volvo P1800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VPB 80F registered?

VPB 80F is a 1987 Volvo P1800, first registered on 26 November 1987.

Is VPB 80F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPB 80F shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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