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RVF 826M

1974 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVF 826M
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,302 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 89,302 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 80,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,223 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 77,222 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,222 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

STRONGLY ADVISE passenger front door very stiff to open

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

STRONGLY ADVISE all 4 tyre side wallls cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2006 77,222 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE all 4 tyre swide walls cracked

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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RVF 826M is a 1974 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RVF 826M, 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 52 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RVF 826M registered?

RVF 826M is a 1974 Volvo P1800, first registered on 15 July 1974.

Is RVF 826M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVF 826M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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