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KCA 1F

1967 Volvo 1800 S

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

66,511 mi
Last recorded66,511 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1967 Volvo 1800 S37,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCA 1F
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 64,039 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 62,971 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 61,449 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 8,227 miles

Nearside rear body slightly corroded

Offside rear body slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 8,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside rear body slightly corroded

Offside rear body slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,004 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (inner wing) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (inner wing) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 88,003 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (inner sill) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (inner wing) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (inner wing) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 3,914 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 3,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 1,804 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 1,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 589 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 371 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 371 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 202 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 202 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,174 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 26,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,120 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 82,509 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 82,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,509 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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KCA 1F is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 KCA 1F, 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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KCA 1F is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 12 September 1967.

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