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TAO 404G

1969 Volvo 1800 S

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,016 mi
Last recorded11,016 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1969 Volvo 1800 S46,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 404G
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 11,016 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 11,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,913 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 10,869 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 10,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 10,136 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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TAO 404G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TAO 404G, 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 TAO 404G registered?

TAO 404G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 2 April 1969.

Is TAO 404G safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAO 404G shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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