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H117 LRU

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,476 mi
Last recorded71,476 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 LRU
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,476 miles

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

n/s lower ball joint gaiter split

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2008 71,415 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s lower ball joint gaiter split

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,636 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 65,629 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,518 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 63,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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H117 LRU is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 90,750 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 H117 LRU, 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 35 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 H117 LRU registered?

H117 LRU is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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