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DVG 418G

1969 Volvo 1800 S

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,841 mi
Last recorded24,841 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1969 Volvo 1800 S46,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 418G
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 24,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 24,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 23,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,618 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 23,618 miles

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

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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DVG 418G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVG 418G, 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 DVG 418G registered?

DVG 418G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 1 February 1969.

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The MOT history for DVG 418G shows 6 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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