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MCX 531F

1967 Volvo 1800 S

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1967 Volvo 1800 S37,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCX 531F
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,937 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2012 88,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,216 miles

no washers

no windscreen fitted at time of test

no wipers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2011 88,213 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

no washers

no windscreen fitted at time of test

no wipers fitted at time of test

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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MCX 531F is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCX 531F, 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 MCX 531F registered?

MCX 531F is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 November 1967.

Is MCX 531F safe to buy?

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