MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
diff pinion seal leaking
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
diff pinion seal leaking
fuel filler flap hinge weak.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel filler flap hinge weak.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emits exsessive white smoke
N/S/F sill has excessive corrosion but not affecting steering or brakes and not in a perscribed area
N/S/R tyre cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F sill has excessive corrosion but not affecting steering or brakes and not in a perscribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering idler arm has play in bush
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both inner and outre sills slightly corroded
o/s and n/s outer chassis members corroded
o/s headlamp slightly corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s head lamp slightly corroded
Battery insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both inner and outer sills are slightly corroded
Car pulls to the left.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside headlamp misting inside
Offside rear brake adjustor housing deformed.
Rear registration plate defaced
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Car pulls to the left.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside wiper blade insecure
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside headlamp misting inside
Rear registration plate defaced
How Reliable is the Volvo P1800?
Based on 2,579 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GAM 836D is a 1966 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 GAM 836D, 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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What year was GAM 836D registered?
GAM 836D is a 1966 Volvo P1800, first registered on 4 July 1966.
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The MOT history for GAM 836D shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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