1960 Volvo 1.8L Petrol · GAS 685
1960 Volvo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1960. Recorded mileage 83,113 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO
- Year / Origin
- 1960 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GAS 685 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2022
- 83,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GAS 685 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1960 Volvo Unknown (GAS 685) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
GAS 685 Mileage History
- 17/05/202283,100 mi
- 18/05/202283,113 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,595 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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