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BDL 252L

1973 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,013 mi
Last recorded33,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDL 252L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 33,009 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

upper steering column rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,237 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,326 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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BDL 252L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,450 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 BDL 252L, 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 53 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDL 252L registered?

BDL 252L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is BDL 252L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDL 252L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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