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H136 GFP

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,235 mi
Last recorded144,235 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 GFP
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 144,235 miles

both front wish bones slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 144,235 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front wish bones slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 140,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bulb failer light on

some corrosion to both eae wheel arches

Fail 31 Mar 2009 140,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s anti roll bar link fouling on inner wing

some corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 31 Mar 2008 136,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 136,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 133,106 miles

rear wheel arches in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2007 133,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2006 129,359 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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H136 GFP is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H136 GFP, 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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H136 GFP is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H136 GFP safe to buy?

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