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2 RFT

1965 Volvo 1800 S

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,232 mi
Last recorded54,232 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1965 Volvo 1800 S51,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 RFT
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 54,232 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,219 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 54,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,202 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,188 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 54,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,973 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,908 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 53,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 53,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,379 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 1800 S?

Based on 1,529 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Stop lamp not working 38
brake binding 37
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2 RFT is a 1965 Volvo 1800 S in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1965 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 51,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 1800 S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 RFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 1800 S typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 61 years old, this Volvo 1800 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2 RFT registered?

2 RFT is a 1965 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 June 1965.

Is 2 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 RFT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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