MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Inner fuel pipes corroded
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Wipers speed slow
Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reservoir to union x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Inner Steering Idler has slight play
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s axle void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central steel fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes from master cylinder to union (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner steering idler has slight play
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central steel fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes from master cylinder to union (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner steering idler has slight play
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor seat belt mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering idler has slight play
Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Steering box has slight play
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Idler box (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Steering box (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has slight play
Steering idler has slight play
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear's (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear's (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Volvo P1800?
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UWU 268L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 UWU 268L, 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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UWU 268L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 19 January 1973.
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