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PMO 516F

1968 Volvo 1800 S

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,050 mi
Last recorded31,050 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1968 Volvo 1800 S35,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMO 516F
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 31,050 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,996 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,586 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 30,586 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,178 miles

Nearside sill rusty and holed

Offside sill rusty and holed

car under sealed

prop centre bearing worn

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 30,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside sill rusty and holed

Offside sill rusty and holed

car under sealed

prop centre bearing worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f wing holed

o/s sill holed

o/s/f wing holed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s sill holed

o/s/f wing holed

Fail 24 Jun 2014 30,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s sill holed

o/s/f wing holed

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

o/s and n/s sills holed

o/s/f wing holed

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills holed

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

under vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,673 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 29,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak has contaminated right-hand front suspension (engine oil?)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,543 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 25,543 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 29,525 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Possibly n/s headlamp is a sealed beam and not the same as the o/s

o/s bumber trim adrift

Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,395 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 29,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,652 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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PMO 516F is a 1968 Volvo 1800 S in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PMO 516F, 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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PMO 516F is a 1968 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 27 March 1968.

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