MOT reliability
Volvo 1800s
57 vehicles · 475 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 57 Volvo 1800s vehicles and 475 completed MOT tests, the Volvo 1800s has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,776 miles.
57
Vehicles
475
MOT tests
543
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volvo 1800s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volvo 1800s MOT tests:
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Other107%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering6%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Volvo 1800s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (57)
Most common Volvo 1800s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volvo 1800s MOT tests:
- Oil leak (21 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (18 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (10 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (7 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (7 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (5 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (5 times)
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) (5 times)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (5 times)
Volvo 1800s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 27,525 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 83,137 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 17,338 |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 33,115 |
| 1984 | 1 | 20 | 70% | 21,699 |
| 1971 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 54,008 |
| 1970 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 51,534 |
| 1969 | 9 | 75 | 79% | 41,346 |
| 1968 | 12 | 90 | 76% | 71,456 |
| 1967 | 12 | 109 | 76% | 60,667 |
| 1966 | 2 | 24 | 62% | 25,950 |
| 1965 | 7 | 59 | 85% | 49,959 |
| 1964 | 3 | 37 | 73% | 67,441 |
| 1963 | 5 | 23 | 74% | 54,663 |
Volvo 1800s reliability FAQ
Across 57 Volvo 1800s vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volvo 1800s MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Volvo 1800s in our data has covered around
54,776 miles.
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