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BHW 381A

1963 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,675 mi
Last recorded32,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1963 Volvo P180038,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 381A
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2010 32,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,828 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis slightly corroded but not near any major components

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,272 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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BHW 381A is a 1963 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BHW 381A, 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 BHW 381A registered?

BHW 381A is a 1963 Volvo P1800, first registered on 25 March 1963.

Is BHW 381A safe to buy?

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