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G146 MUM

1990 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,203 mi
Last recorded59,203 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Volvo 400 Series88,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 MUM
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,203 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes painted

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Aug 2014 56,941 miles

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 4 Aug 2014 56,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

tick over fast

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,228 miles

tick over fast

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,144 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006

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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G146 MUM is a 1990 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 88,861 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 G146 MUM, 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 36 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 G146 MUM registered?

G146 MUM is a 1990 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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