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VGX 830G

1969 Volvo 1800 S

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,858 mi
Last recorded30,858 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1969 Volvo 1800 S46,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGX 830G
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,728 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,728 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow servo inop (3.3.E.6)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,316 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 20,316 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,092 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,331 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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VGX 830G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VGX 830G, 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.

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What year was VGX 830G registered?

VGX 830G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 14 April 1969.

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