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2898 JN

1964 Volvo 1800 S

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,143 mi
Last recorded57,143 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1964 Volvo 1800 S35,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2898 JN
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,482 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s sill corroded

o/s/r quarter panel rusty/corroded

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 22 Jul 2010 55,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

n/s sill corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r quarter panel rusty/corroded

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,430 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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2898 JN is a 1964 Volvo 1800 S in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 35,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 2898 JN, 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 62 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 2898 JN registered?

2898 JN is a 1964 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 January 1964.

Is 2898 JN safe to buy?

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