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1978 Volvo Diesel · OEM 118S

OEM 118S

1978 Volvo (diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1978. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.

Make & Model
VOLVO
Year / Origin
1978 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Mar 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (29 Jul 1984)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Mar 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 29 Jul 1984
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1978
Engine
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OEM 118S Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2024
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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OEM 118S MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 May 2026, 13:53
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volvo Unknown (OEM 118S) between November 2021 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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