£16,312
1970 Volvo P1800 E Current ownership since 1989
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Volvo P1800E, sold for £16,312, boasts a B20 engine, four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and a rare Webasto sunroof. Under the same owner since 1989, it has covered only 5,000 miles in their care and benefits from regular servicing, though recent mileage has been minimal.
Condition
7
The car is described as starting readily and running well. It has had regular servicing and improvements while in the vendor's ownership, including a new fuel injection pump and injection set up in 2013, overhauled starting equipment and rear axle straps in 2018, and front seat frames re-webbed and retrimmed in 2019. The car was most recently serviced in 2022. The odometer displays some 27,507 miles. However, it's worth noting that the P1800 has covered very minimal mileage recently.
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Manual
Transmission:
J32622
Chassis No:
Odometer:
27,507 miles
TMA 700J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Based on a design exercise by the Swedish-born Pelle Petterson whilst working at Frua, the Volvo P1800 was officially unveiled at the January 1960 Brussels Salon.
Not entering production for a year, the newcomer's sleek monocoque bodyshell was equipped with independent front suspension, a coil-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc / drum brakes.
Powered by a 1782cc OHV four-cylinder engine allied to a four-speed manual gearbox, the 2+2-seater was capable of over 100mph.
Initially manufactured in the UK, P1800 assembly was transferred to Sweden during April 1963.
Best remembered as Roger Moore's steed in 'The Saint' TV series which ran from 1962 until 1969, the stylish Volvo has long been a cult classic.
The original engine was replaced in 1969 by the 2-litre B20 unit, itself being upgraded a year later with a revised camshaft and fuel injection.
The resulting output was 130bhp - sufficient to power the Volvo to 62mph in 9.5 seconds and on to a shade under 120mph.
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Points of note
£1,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,154
Median Price (Since 2020)
£353,519
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 07 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
27,239 miles
Registration Date
1970-08-13
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 07 2017 with 27,239 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear AXEL CHECK STRAPS PERISHED
- Offside Rear AXEL CHECK STRAP PERISHED
Passed
On Aug 26 2016 with 27,221 miles
Passed
On Sep 08 2015 with 27,203 miles
Passed
On Jul 28 2014 with 27,196 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed
On Aug 22 2013 with 27,128 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Aug 22 2013 with 27,128 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Aug 22 2012 with 26,972 miles
Failed
On Aug 20 2012 with 26,967 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Aug 10 2011 with 26,898 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- both rear axle straps worn
Failed
On Aug 08 2011 with 26,893 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- both rear axle straps worn
- offside rear wheel binding slightly
Passed
On Aug 17 2010 with 26,833 miles
Passed
On Aug 20 2009 with 26,798 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2008 with 26,721 miles
Passed
On Aug 21 2007 with 26,708 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2006 with 26,696 miles
Failed
On Aug 18 2006 with 26,692 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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