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RAM 270H

1970 Volvo P1800

White Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,635 mi
Last recorded77,635 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Volvo P180071,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 270H
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,493 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 77,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,374 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,295 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,248 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,516 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,253 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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RAM 270H is a 1970 Volvo P1800 in White with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,414 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 RAM 270H, 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 56 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAM 270H registered?

RAM 270H is a 1970 Volvo P1800, first registered on 19 January 1970.

Is RAM 270H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 270H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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