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A8 HMA

1987 Volvo 400 Series

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Volvo 400 Series86,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HMA
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 74,094 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,987 miles

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 70,659 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 70,659 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 70,265 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 69,901 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2006 69,901 miles

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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A8 HMA is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 86,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 HMA, 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 39 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 HMA registered?

A8 HMA is a 1987 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is A8 HMA safe to buy?

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