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DUX 752L

1973 Volvo P1800

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,660 mi
Last recorded24,660 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUX 752L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 24,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,633 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,343 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 24,142 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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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DUX 752L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DUX 752L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUX 752L registered?

DUX 752L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is DUX 752L safe to buy?

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