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YBK 835L

1973 Volvo P1800

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,261 mi
Last recorded72,261 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volvo P180070,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBK 835L
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 72,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 72,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,729 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 71,632 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 71,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,351 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,351 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,473 miles

all under body, floor, chassis and brake pipes covered in thick under seal.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,450 miles

all chassis and brake pipes coverd in thick underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,295 miles

all underbody covered in thick underseal

Fail 30 Sep 2009

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,026 miles

all underbody undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,026 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

All chassie and all brake pipes covered in thick underseal

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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YBK 835L is a 1973 Volvo P1800 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBK 835L, 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 YBK 835L registered?

YBK 835L is a 1973 Volvo P1800, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is YBK 835L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBK 835L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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