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FPV 452E

1967 Volvo 1800 S

Blue Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,060 mi
Last recorded75,060 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1967 Volvo 1800 S37,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 452E
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,514 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,903 miles

Offside Front brake binding slight

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,240 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion & general vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,814 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,714 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,152 miles

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,152 miles

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear differential noisey

Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,430 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 66,430 miles

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.

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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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?

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