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BUN 234B

1964 Volvo 1800 S

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,177 mi
Last recorded68,177 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1964 Volvo 1800 S35,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUN 234B
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,177 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering nearside idler arm pin / bushes fixing.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 68,176 miles

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire carburettor feed pipe jubilee clips missing. (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake flex hose fouling against the caliper on full lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake flex hose fouling against the caliper on full lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering nearside idler arm pin / bushes fixing.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,795 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 67,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/ s and o/s front doors showing advanced corosion

n/s and o/s front wings showing advanced corosion

Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front steering idler slight wear

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front steering idler slight wear

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 57,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BUN 234B is a 1964 Volvo 1800 S in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 35,044 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 1800 S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUN 234B, 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 62 years old, this Volvo 1800 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BUN 234B is a 1964 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 10 December 1964.

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