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MJJ 978D

1966 Volvo 1800 S

Red Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,701 mi
Last recorded47,701 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1966 Volvo 1800 S47,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJJ 978D
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,665 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 47,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 47,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,884 miles

engine oil leak(check filler cap)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,866 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 46,866 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,849 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 46,847 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,728 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,631 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 46,631 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,666 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 45,665 miles

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.

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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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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