MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,701 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak(check filler cap)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Both front & rear seat back rests are not able to be secured.
Drivers seat deteriorated.
Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 1800 S?
Based on 1,529 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJJ 978D is a 1966 Volvo 1800 S in Red with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 MJJ 978D, 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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MJJ 978D is a 1966 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 21 April 1966.
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