1969 Volvo 1800 S 2.0L Petrol · RCD 275G
1969 Volvo 1800 S (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 May 1969. Recorded mileage 17,265 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 1800 S
- Year / Origin
- 1969 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RCD 275G Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 17,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RCD 275G MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1969 Volvo 1800 S (RCD 275G) between January 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
RCD 275G Mileage History
- 23/01/200687,548 mi
- 18/05/200699,731 mi+12,183 mi
- 18/05/200699,731 mi
- 31/05/200616,218 mi-83,513 mi
- 03/06/200618,617 mi+2,399 mi
- 03/06/200618,617 mi
- 19/06/20061,324 mi-17,293 mi
- 01/08/20061,873 mi+549 mi
- 09/05/2007303 mi-1,570 mi
- 09/05/2007303 mi
- 23/05/200720,415 mi+20,112 mi
- 15/06/200720,859 mi+444 mi
- 31/07/20073,960 mi-16,899 mi
- 18/06/2008451 mi-3,509 mi
- 18/06/2008451 mi
- 30/06/200826,112 mi+25,661 mi
- 04/07/200826,115 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/20096,305 mi-19,810 mi
- 18/08/200929,872 mi+23,567 mi
- 25/08/200929,876 mi+4 mi
- 23/07/201016,364 mi-13,512 mi
- 09/11/201131,156 mi+14,792 mi
- 21/07/201518,452 mi-12,704 mi
- 16/10/201534,746 mi+16,294 mi
- 26/07/201618,745 mi-16,001 mi
- 25/07/201716,639 mi-2,106 mi
- 18/10/202517,265 mi+626 mi
Average of roughly -3,561 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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