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1618 PJ

1963 Volvo P1800

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,892 mi
Last recorded62,892 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1963 Volvo P180038,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1618 PJ
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,892 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,771 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 59,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,601 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,453 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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1618 PJ is a 1963 Volvo P1800 in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1963 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 38,528 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 1618 PJ, 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 63 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1618 PJ registered?

1618 PJ is a 1963 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 March 1963.

Is 1618 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1618 PJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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