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JVY 721E

1967 Volvo P1800

Black Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,859 mi
Last recorded57,859 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1967 Volvo P180044,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVY 721E
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1967
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 57,859 miles

slight end float detected in both rear wheel hubs as per usual with this age\design of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2025 56,904 miles

rear half shafts have end float

Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,390 miles

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 4 Oct 2023 54,383 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,562 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various body corrosion - minor

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,522 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,497 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 46,497 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,425 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to O/S/F floor but not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,070 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,534 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,534 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,024 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 25,553 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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JVY 721E is a 1967 Volvo P1800 in Black with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,689 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 JVY 721E, 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 59 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JVY 721E registered?

JVY 721E is a 1967 Volvo P1800, first registered on 4 April 1967.

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