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DMW 660L

1973 Volvo P1800

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,704 mi
Last recorded147,704 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMW 660L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 147,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 146,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 146,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 459,738 miles

rear fog lamps not working

Fail 28 May 2014 45,938 miles

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

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

rear fog lamps not working

Pass 10 Sep 2012 145,322 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 144,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 143,929 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 43,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have 1/6 on outer part of tread

holes in floor aprox 1 foot in front of front seats marked in white

slight run out on n/s front disc

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,821 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 143,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 143,056 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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DMW 660L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DMW 660L, 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 DMW 660L registered?

DMW 660L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is DMW 660L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMW 660L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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