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YHV 6G

1969 Volvo 1800 S

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,025 mi
Last recorded136,025 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1969 Volvo 1800 S46,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHV 6G
MakeVolvo
Model1800 S
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,025 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,844 miles

slight rumble from o/s front wheelbearing.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 127,452 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,778 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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YHV 6G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHV 6G, 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 YHV 6G registered?

YHV 6G is a 1969 Volvo 1800 S, first registered on 2 May 1969.

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