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AYT 596B

1964 Volvo 1800 S

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,117 mi
Last recorded24,117 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1964 Volvo 1800 S35,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYT 596B
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1964
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 24,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 23,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,926 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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AYT 596B is a 1964 Volvo 1800 S in Black with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AYT 596B, 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 AYT 596B registered?

AYT 596B is a 1964 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 14 May 1964.

Is AYT 596B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYT 596B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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