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AAX 240A

1963 Volvo 1800 S

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,269 mi
Last recorded68,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAX 240A
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,269 miles

PARKBRAKE EFFORT ON MOT LIMIT

SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,544 miles

PARKBRAKE EFFORT ON MOT LIMIT

Fail 14 Jul 2015 66,750 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,229 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ON MOT LIMIT

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,700 miles

LIFT O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,292 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,280 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,845 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,155 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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AAX 240A is a 1963 Volvo 1800 S in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AAX 240A, 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 63 years old, this Volvo 1800 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAX 240A registered?

AAX 240A is a 1963 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 August 1963.

Is AAX 240A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAX 240A shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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