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GAM 836D

1966 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,295 mi
Last recorded71,295 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1966 Volvo P180043,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAM 836D
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 71,295 miles

Oil leak ()

diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 14 May 2018 71,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,496 miles

fuel filler flap hinge weak.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler flap hinge weak.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,062 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 69,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 68,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,241 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,241 miles

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.

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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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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GAM 836D is a 1966 Volvo P1800, first registered on 4 July 1966.

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