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FNL 150L

1973 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,396 mi
Last recorded49,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNL 150L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,396 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 49,396 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general to all underside components (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking above fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general to all underside components (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,396 miles

Nearside front tyre perished but no cords or plys exposed

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,396 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 49,396 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front iner wings are corroded

most of veicle under side has some corrosion

n/s hand brake lower reading than o/s

Fail 8 Jun 2011 49,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front iner wings are corroded

most of veicle under side has some corrosion

n/s hand brake lower reading than o/s

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,396 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,396 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

EXCESSIVE CORRSION AT O/S CHASSIS NEAR SEAT MOUNTINGS.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,854 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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FNL 150L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FNL 150L, 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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FNL 150L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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