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OHJ 113F

1968 Volvo 1800 S

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

706 mi
Last recorded706 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1968 Volvo 1800 S35,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHJ 113F
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 706 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 461 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 99,693 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,094 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,094 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,307 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,644 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,255 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,067 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 93,067 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

damage to centre exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2010 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

damage to centre exhaust

Fail 14 Jul 2010 92,229 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,084 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,932 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,855 miles

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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OHJ 113F is a 1968 Volvo 1800 S in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OHJ 113F, 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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OHJ 113F is a 1968 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 5 April 1968.

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