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H136 TAW

1991 Volvo 400 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,932 mi
Last recorded145,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 TAW
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 145,932 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 145,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 139,585 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 139,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 135,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise on offside rear

Pass 24 Apr 2009 135,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise on offside rear

Pass 4 Dec 2007 126,285 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 120,871 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 120,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

oil leaking from engine

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 TAW is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in White 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 TAW, 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 H136 TAW registered?

H136 TAW is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H136 TAW safe to buy?

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