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H144 UKW

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,004 mi
Last recorded48,004 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 UKW
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 47,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 44,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and heavy undersealed front too rear including suspension and floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted too outer sills inspection limited

Fail 20 May 2024 44,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and heavy undersealed front too rear including suspension and floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted too outer sills inspection limited

Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,207 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H144 UKW is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H144 UKW, 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 H144 UKW registered?

H144 UKW is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 23 May 1991.

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