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A9 ALH

1993 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,813 mi
Last recorded90,813 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 400 Series87,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ALH
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,813 miles

underside getting rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,439 miles

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

o/s door mirror in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s door mirror in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,290 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 82,289 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s door glass in poor condition

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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A9 ALH is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 87,818 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 A9 ALH, 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 33 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 A9 ALH registered?

A9 ALH is a 1993 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A9 ALH safe to buy?

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