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FYN 380C

1965 Volvo 1800 S

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,712 mi
Last recorded5,712 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1965 Volvo 1800 S51,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 380C
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 5,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 5,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 70% (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,703 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,703 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,771 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,352 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 94,343 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,329 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise n/s/f outrigger corroded

advise o/s/f lower swivel

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 93,206 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 89,957 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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FYN 380C is a 1965 Volvo 1800 S in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FYN 380C, 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 FYN 380C registered?

FYN 380C is a 1965 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 25 October 1965.

Is FYN 380C safe to buy?

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