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GSR 99D

1985 Volvo 1800 S

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

40,571 mi
Last recorded40,571 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSR 99D
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake 26%

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 39,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel cap rubber seal showing perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,603 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel cap seal showing perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,325 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap seal showing perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 38,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap seal showing perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 36,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front shockabsorber lower mounting peg slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,347 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake foot and hand low reading

Fail 24 Sep 2011 35,347 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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GSR 99D is a 1985 Volvo 1800 S in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GSR 99D, 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 41 years old, this Volvo 1800 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSR 99D registered?

GSR 99D is a 1985 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 18 April 1985.

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