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GOB 6D

1966 Volvo 1800 S

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,509 mi
Last recorded60,509 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1966 Volvo 1800 S47,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 6D
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,509 miles

propshaft centre mounting rubbers perished

Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

propshaft centre mounting rubbers perished

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,026 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 60,026 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GOB 6D is a 1966 Volvo 1800 S in Black with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 47,096 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 GOB 6D, 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 60 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 GOB 6D registered?

GOB 6D is a 1966 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 May 1966.

Is GOB 6D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOB 6D shows 6 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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