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MGH 336D

1966 Volvo 1800 S

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,739 mi
Last recorded76,739 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1966 Volvo 1800 S47,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGH 336D
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,739 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2013 76,738 miles

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,621 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 76,619 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,552 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 76,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,464 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 75,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,142 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 75,133 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MGH 336D is a 1966 Volvo 1800 S in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MGH 336D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGH 336D registered?

MGH 336D is a 1966 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 21 March 1966.

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