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RYN 480E

1967 Volvo 1800 S

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,469 mi
Last recorded80,469 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1967 Volvo 1800 S37,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYN 480E
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,455 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,007 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 88,000 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 79,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,525 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 77,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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RYN 480E is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RYN 480E, 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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What year was RYN 480E registered?

RYN 480E is a 1967 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 26 July 1967.

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