MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,338 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes under bonnet are slightly corroded
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gear box has slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo P1800?
Based on 2,579 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBW 886 is a 1963 Volvo P1800 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1963 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 38,528 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 XBW 886, 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 63 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XBW 886 registered?
XBW 886 is a 1963 Volvo P1800, first registered on 12 June 1963.
Is XBW 886 safe to buy?
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