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KSP 105F

1968 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,310 mi
Last recorded1,310 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1968 Volvo P180047,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSP 105F
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 1,310 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

top steering coloum mounting has some play

Fail 1 Jul 2013 1,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fair amount of play in n/s steering idler.

Fair amount of play in upper steering column bush.

Prop shaft bolts loose, advise attention.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 1,126 miles

steering idler has fair amount of play

Fail 5 Oct 2011 469 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear foot brake efforts low

n/s hand brake effort low

steering idler has fair amount of play

Pass 30 Sep 2010 659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 621 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 615 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside steering idler worn slightly

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2008 562 miles

Bodywork in poor condition.

Fair amount of play in steering idler.

Front and rear bumpers missing.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front wishbone bushes starting to perish.

N/s/f tyre low tread depth.

N/s/r transvers brake pipe poorly routed.

O/s/r wheel binding.

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front & rear bumpers missing.

Front discs corroded.

Front wishbone bushes in poor condition.

General bodywork in poor condition.

N/s/f tyre low tread depth.

N/s/r transvers brake pipe poorly routed, advise attention.

Play in steering idler.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 97,754 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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KSP 105F is a 1968 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1968 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 47,362 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 KSP 105F, 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 58 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KSP 105F is a 1968 Volvo P1800, first registered on 27 March 1968.

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