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WJU 174J

1970 Volvo P1800

Yellow Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,127 mi
Last recorded47,127 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Volvo P180071,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJU 174J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 47,127 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 46,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 46,818 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,468 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inoperative (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,882 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 44,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 44,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 43,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,783 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 42,783 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 42,290 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 42,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 39,446 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 39,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,930 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,819 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,819 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 37,200 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 37,200 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WJU 174J is a 1970 Volvo P1800 in Yellow with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,414 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 WJU 174J, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJU 174J registered?

WJU 174J is a 1970 Volvo P1800, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is WJU 174J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJU 174J shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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