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PYY 722D

1979 Volvo 1800 S

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

39,162 mi
Last recorded39,162 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 722D
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,162 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 39,158 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded front both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,122 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pass at lower effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,106 miles

brake efficency passed on lower limit

Fail 1 Sep 2020 39,102 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,096 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 39,096 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front shocks have slightly worn bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2018 39,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg / front anti-roll bar d bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front shocks have slightly worn bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,063 miles

HEAVY UNDER SEAL ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 28 Jul 2017 39,062 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement FOULING EXHAUST (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

HEAVY UNDER SEAL ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 31 May 2016 39,027 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust fowling handbrake cable

exhaust front pipe cracked and slightly blowing

general corrosion on suspension

heavy under seal on underside of car

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,025 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust fouling handbrake cables, but not effecting operation

exhaust fractured/cracked with slight blow

heavy under seal on underside making hard to inspect

rear brakes increase and decrease getting near limit

various metal brake pipes corroded or heavy underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 38,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,511 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 38,511 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,360 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre outer walls deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,224 miles

both front tyre oter walls deteriorated [cord not exposed]

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,998 miles

both front tyre outer walls deteriorated[cord not exposed]

Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyre outer walls deteriorated[cord not exposed]

Pass 11 May 2007 37,648 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 37,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 37,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,376 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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PYY 722D is a 1979 Volvo 1800 S in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PYY 722D, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 1800 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PYY 722D is a 1979 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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