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VVG 299K

1972 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,464 mi
Last recorded92,464 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVG 299K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,464 miles

nearside bottom sil coroded

offside bottom sill coroded

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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VVG 299K is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 79,580 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 VVG 299K, 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 54 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VVG 299K registered?

VVG 299K is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 27 June 1972.

Is VVG 299K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVG 299K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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