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H158 FOT

1991 Volvo 400 Series

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,991 mi
Last recorded107,991 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Volvo 400 Series90,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 FOT
MakeVolvo
Model400 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 107,991 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 107,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 81,386 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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H158 FOT is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H158 FOT, 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 H158 FOT registered?

H158 FOT is a 1991 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is H158 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H158 FOT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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