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PRL 500G

1969 Volvo 1800 S

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,459 mi
Last recorded34,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1969 Volvo 1800 S46,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRL 500G
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,459 miles

battery tied to tray

corrosion in battery tray

nearside front spot light does not illuminate when main beam is operated.

nearside rear halfshaft seal weeping.

offside rear brake sticking

Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,403 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

near side front inner arch 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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PRL 500G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PRL 500G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRL 500G registered?

PRL 500G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 10 January 1969.

Is PRL 500G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRL 500G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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