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NMW 959G

1969 Volvo 1800 S

Cream Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,397 mi
Last recorded47,397 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1969 Volvo 1800 S46,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMW 959G
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1969
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,397 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,256 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,246 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,783 miles

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges

front shocker bushes deterioating

n/s front lower ball joint gaiter deterioating

oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2014 46,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges

front shocker bushes deterioating

n/s front lower ball joint gaiter deterioating

oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 46,040 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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NMW 959G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S in Cream with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1969 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 46,040 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 NMW 959G, 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 57 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 NMW 959G registered?

NMW 959G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 27 February 1969.

Is NMW 959G safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMW 959G shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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