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OAJ 70F

1968 Volvo 1800 S

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1968 Volvo 1800 S35,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 70F
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,832 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

offside rear body corroded

offside rear outer wing corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 35,832 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

offside rear body corroded

offside rear outer wing corroded

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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OAJ 70F is a 1968 Volvo 1800 S in Black with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 35,832 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 OAJ 70F, 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 58 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 OAJ 70F registered?

OAJ 70F is a 1968 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 May 1968.

Is OAJ 70F safe to buy?

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