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SPK 480M

1973 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,205 mi
Last recorded127,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPK 480M
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cope slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,002 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 127,001 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 126,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork chassis moving (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured off side interior (4.11 (a) (i))

hazard warning not working

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,164 miles

front suspension arms are all starting to get corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 126,164 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension arms are all corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both engine mounts deteriorated

both rear brake backing plates corroded

gear box mounting deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 24 Jun 2014 125,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both engine mounts deteriorated

both rear brake backing plates corroded

gear box mounting deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 124,229 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 123,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 122,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 121,581 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy, but withing d.o.t limits.

Tyre profiles on front are diffrent to rear, but are the same on each axle.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 120,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 119,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 118,563 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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SPK 480M is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SPK 480M, 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.

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SPK 480M is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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