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OEU 178J

1971 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,459 mi
Last recorded77,459 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 178J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 77,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 77,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,932 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,746 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 73,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel high

Fail 20 Jun 2006 68,910 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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OEU 178J is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,263 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 OEU 178J, 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 55 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OEU 178J registered?

OEU 178J is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is OEU 178J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 178J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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