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ABW 235D

1966 Volvo 1800 S

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,789 mi
Last recorded25,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1966 Volvo 1800 S47,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 235D
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 25,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,456 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 25,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,019 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 25,015 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill backing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,005 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,954 miles

Slight damage to offside rear road wheel vent hole area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 22,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Slight damage to offside rear road wheel vent hole area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 22,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,754 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 20,748 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,181 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 20,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ABW 235D is a 1966 Volvo 1800 S in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Volvo 1800 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 47,096 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 ABW 235D, 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 60 years old, this Volvo 1800 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 235D is a 1966 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 15 July 1966.

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