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DKM 232C

1965 Volvo 1800 S

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1965 Volvo 1800 S51,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKM 232C
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,673 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 65,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,642 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 65,642 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,614 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 65,614 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,520 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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DKM 232C is a 1965 Volvo 1800 S in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DKM 232C, 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 DKM 232C registered?

DKM 232C is a 1965 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 28 May 1965.

Is DKM 232C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKM 232C shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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