MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general vehicle corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general vehicle corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake binding slight
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
general vehicle corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake binding slight
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
general vehicle corrosion
o/s/r wheel arch corrosion & general vehicle corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
nearside rear light lense damaged
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
nearside rear light lense damaged
o/s/r inner wheel arch corrosion
general vehicle corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
general vehicle corrosion
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
steering rubber coupling DETERIORATED
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear differential noisey
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear differential noisey
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
under body heavily undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear footbrake efficiency low
o/s and n/s rear brake drag
How Reliable is the Volvo 1800 S?
Based on 1,529 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FPV 452E is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S in Blue with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1967 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 37,920 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 FPV 452E, 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 59 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 FPV 452E registered?
FPV 452E is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 January 1967.
Is FPV 452E safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPV 452E shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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