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VVR 93L

1972 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,793 mi
Last recorded68,793 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Volvo P180079,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVR 93L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,793 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 68,793 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,508 miles

transmission oil leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,858 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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VVR 93L is a 1972 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VVR 93L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVR 93L registered?

VVR 93L is a 1972 Volvo P1800, first registered on 14 November 1972.

Is VVR 93L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVR 93L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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