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G147 TDH

1990 Volvo 400 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,152 mi
Last recorded71,152 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 400 Series88,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 TDH
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,091 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 70,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,070 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,858 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,858 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,898 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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G147 TDH is a 1990 Volvo 400 Series in Green 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 G147 TDH, 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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G147 TDH is a 1990 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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