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DKH687NW

1966 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1966 Volvo P180043,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKH687NW
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DKH687NW is a 1966 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 43,196 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 DKH687NW, 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 60 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DKH687NW is a 1966 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 January 1966.

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