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PHX 898E

1967 Volvo 1800 S

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,590 mi
Last recorded13,590 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1967 Volvo 1800 S37,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHX 898E
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 13,590 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 13,587 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 13,563 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 13,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,213 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 13,213 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 12,878 miles

N/S + O/S front sills are very corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from engine, gearbox and rear diff

both front tyres are cracked around the tyre tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 12,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres are cracked around the tyre tread

N/S + O/S Front sills are very corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from engine,gearbox and rear diff

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 12,728 miles

All suspension is corroded

Both front & The O/S/R Tyres are all cracked around the tread

N/S + O/S/F Inner sills are very corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from engine,gearbox & rear diff

Fail 3 Dec 2013 12,728 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All suspension is corroded

Both front & The O/S/R Tyres are all cracked around the tread

N/S + O/S/F Inner sills are very corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak from engine,gearbox & rear diff

Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,621 miles

All suspension is corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,458 miles

Oil leak

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,458 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Major oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 11,852 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 11,846 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

hand brake cable fouwling exhaust

rear seat missing

under body extensively welded and undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2008 11,051 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 11,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 9,747 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 9,747 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 9,165 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 8,538 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 8,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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PHX 898E is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1967 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 37,920 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 PHX 898E, 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 59 years old, this Volvo 1800 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PHX 898E is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 26 April 1967.

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