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SPY 287C

1981 Volvo 1800 S

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,862 mi
Last recorded4,862 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 287C
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 4,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 4,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 4,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 4,505 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 4,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 4,419 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 4,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 4,124 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 2,454 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 2,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 1,847 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 1,078 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,284 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,575 miles

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

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

play in steering component

previous welding repairs to chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2012 97,575 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in steering component

previous welding repairs to chassis

Pass 11 Feb 2011 95,474 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey

rear brake have slight imbalance

Fail 24 Oct 2009 94,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey

rear brake have slight imbalance

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,560 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 92,560 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,372 miles

Slight flexing on steering box.

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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SPY 287C is a 1981 Volvo 1800 S in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPY 287C, 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 45 years old, this Volvo 1800 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SPY 287C is a 1981 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 3 September 1981.

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The MOT history for SPY 287C shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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