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RYP 952L

1973 Volvo P1800

Gold Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,013 mi
Last recorded139,013 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 952L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2006 139,013 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 139,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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RYP 952L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Gold with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,450 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 RYP 952L, 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 53 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 RYP 952L registered?

RYP 952L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is RYP 952L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYP 952L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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