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A7 AHX

1995 Volvo 400 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

176,544 mi
Last recorded176,544 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 400 Series89,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AHX
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 176,544 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 176,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 176,454 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 176,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 176,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2019 176,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body under sealed

Pass 5 Dec 2018 175,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed

Fail 5 Dec 2018 175,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2017 174,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Under side underseald

Pass 2 Dec 2016 172,790 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 172,090 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 169,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise topping up anti corrosion prevention ie waxoil, to underside of vehicle to prevent further corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2014 169,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise topping up anti corrosion prevention ie waxoil, to underside of vehicle to prevent further corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2013 167,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general condition of underside of vehicle beginning to deteriorate,advise preventitve action asap to prevent further deterioration

Pass 3 Dec 2012 164,441 miles

underside of vehicle deteriorating i.e front subframe/lower wishbones,rear springs corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2012 164,441 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle deteriorating i.e front subframe/lower wishbones,rear springs corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2011 161,289 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 159,273 miles

All brake disc corroed

N/S/F Metal brake pipe corroed

O/S/F ANTI roll bar link worn

O/S/F Outer CV voot cracking but not spilt

O/S/R anti roll bar link worn

Oil leak on engine and gear box

both front lower wish bones all bushes worn

front brake disc backing plates corroed

front brake pads 85% worn

rear axle torsion are bush O/S cracking

rear brake pads 85% worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 159,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 156,199 miles

N/S/F Metal brake back plate correding of

N/S/F Metal brake pipe corroed (boarder line)

O/S/F Door check strap broken

O/S/R hand brake cable insurcure and colapsing

Oil leak on engine and gear box

slight play at o/s/f wheel (inner rack)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 155,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F Metal brake back plate correding of

N/S/F Metal brake pipe corroed (boarder line)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Door check strap broken

O/S/R hand brake cable insurcure and colapsing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak on engine and gear box

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 150,664 miles

Both Hand brake cables colapsed

Hand brake on full ajustment

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Nov 2008 150,664 miles

Both Hand brake cables colapsed

Hand brake on full ajustment

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Nov 2008 150,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2007 136,842 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 136,817 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 136,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 127,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 127,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 115,832 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 115,832 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable on o/s has securing clip missing

How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?

Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,034
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
64,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,153
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,058
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,487
position lamp(s) not working 14,771
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,617
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A7 AHX is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 89,265 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 AHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 AHX is a 1995 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 18 September 1995.

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