Volvo P 1800 ES (1974)

Kickdown Check

• Kickdown Overview
• 154 photos
• Video incl. engine running
• Last service in June 2025
• Inspection report from November 2022 with a grade of 3+
• Odometer reading of 33,273 mi

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1974
• Engine: 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 116 hp (85 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Gold Metallic
• Interior: Black leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 06/2026, H-license plate
• Features: Roof rack, radio

Condition

Exterior

• The Volvo is painted in Gold Metallic; according to the owner, there are no known repaints
• Trim strip slightly loose with scratches (Image 40)
• Slight signs of wear present (Image 50)
• Small scratches or dents present (Image 49, Image 74)
• Side turn signal with cracked or broken glass (Image 55)
• Front bumper with significant damage or a hole (Photos 56, 57)
• Underbody with rust (Image 8)

Interior

• Black leather upholstery combined with wood-grain accents in the interior
• Material in the lower dashboard area torn or frayed (Image 90)
• Age-related signs of wear in the interior

Mechanics

• Replacement engine installed
• Very smooth, slightly robust inline-4 sound
• 2024 Repair of electrical damage caused by prolonged inactivity

History

Ownership history

• A total of 3 owners

Service history

• Last service performed in June 2025

Documents

• Inspection report (11/2022, Grade 3+)
• Vehicle registration
• Invoices

Summary

This 1974 Volvo P 1800 ES is an American-spec model featuring an automatic transmission, an H-license plate, and a current appraisal report with a grade of 3+. According to the information provided, the vehicle is in acceptable body and interior condition with signs of wear. Noteworthy features include the replacement engine, repairs to electrical damage caused by prolonged parking carried out in 2024, and the last service in June 2025. Overall, this is a classically configured P 1800 ES in solid condition.